Corporal Andrew Graham Elder

Survivor of WW1

Date of Death:

General Links Ranks Awards Transcriptions

General Information

Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
865318
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
44th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Elgin, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
21 years 7 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
25 years 11 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
75 years 11 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
James Tully Elder, father. Glenelm, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
408 7th Street, Brandon, Manitoba
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Brandon, Manitoba
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 11.0 in / 180 cm
Weight:
175 lbs / 79 kg
Chest:
38.5 in / 98 cm
Expansion:
4.5 in / 11 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Toronto, Ontario
Discharge Type:
Medically Unfit
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
1577 days in service
Buried at:
Plot:

Ranks

Conflict Rank Regiment Branch Unit Company Date From Date To
WW1 Corporal Canadian Infantry Army 44th Battalion
WW1 Private Canadian Infantry Army 181st Battalion B Company
WW1 Corporal Canadian Infantry Army 181st Battalion B Company
WW1 Private Canadian Infantry Army 44th Battalion

Awards

Conflict Award Action Date of Award Date of Citation Source
WW1 Military Medal London Gazette No. 30873

Available Transcriptions

Type Date Published Headline
News Clipping A soldier receives the Military Medal

Notes


Death 29 July 1970 • Nakusp, BC

Additional Service Notes

Wounded September 30, 1918 GSW thigh and head

Additional Next of Kin Notes

Father James Tully Elder Birth JAN 1866 • Quebec Death 15 FEBRUARY 1927 • Manitoba, Canada

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