Lieutenant Francis McNider Shirriff
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
NA
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
25th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Brandon, Manitoba
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
22 years 1 month
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
23 years 1 month
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
23 years 1 month
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Farming
Next of Kin:
David Shirriff (father,) 1526, McTavish Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba
Address at Enlistment:
1526, McTavish Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Brandon, Manitoba
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
Weight:
Chest:
Expansion:
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Vimy Ridge
Length of Service:
359 days in service
Buried at:
Links
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Grave of Lieutenant Francis McNider Shirriff
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Lieutenant |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
25th Battalion |
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| WW1 |
Lieutenant |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
79th Battalion |
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Awards
| Conflict |
Award |
Action |
Date of Award |
Date of Citation |
Source |
| WW1 |
Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List |
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London Gazette 30107 |
Notes
Son of David and Christina Shirriff, of 1526, McTavish Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba.
Previous service: 99th M. R. (Mounted Rifles)
Additional Service Notes
Militia 99th Mounted Rifles
Additional Next of Kin Notes
Mother: Mrs Christina (Sinclair) Shirriff born Red River Settlement, Manitoba, 1 Apr 1863
Father, David Shirriff born Hinchinbrook, Quebec 1846
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