Private Harold Findlay McNaughton
Survivor of WW1
Service Biography
Harold Findlay McNaughton was born at Hemmingford, Quebec, on 25 August 1896. A laborer, he was drafted under the Military Service Act and joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Quebec Regiment at Montreal on 12 August 1918. His service remained in Canada. He was struck off strength and discharged on demobilization at Montreal on 12 September 1918.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
3091123
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
1st Quebec Regiment
Battalion:
1st Depot Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Hemmingford, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
21 years 11 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
22 years
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Laborer
Next of Kin:
William McNaughton, father, Hemmingford, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Hemmingford, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 3.0 in / 160 cm
Weight:
117 lbs / 53 kg
Chest:
33.0 in / 84 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Canada
Place of Discharge:
Montreal, Quebec
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
31 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
1st Quebec Regiment |
Army |
1st Depot Battalion |
|
|
|
| Only documented service unit; appropriate representative/default row. |
Service Chronology
1896-08-25 — Born at Hemmingford, Quebec.
1918-08-12 — Drafted/called up under the Military Service Act, 1917; medically examined and joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Quebec Regiment.
1918-08-12 — Executed a military will naming Miss Jennie McNaughton of Hemmingford as executrix and beneficiary.
1918-09-12 — Struck off strength on return to Registrar's Records and discharged on demobilization.
1919-03-05 — Administrative confirmation of discharge signed by the Officer Commanding, Discharging Unit.
Notes
At calling up he was recorded as 5 ft. 3 in. tall, 117 lb., with a 33 in. chest expanding to 36 in.; medium complexion, grey eyes and dark hair.
Additional Service Notes
Drafted under the Military Service Act, 1917, Harold Findlay McNaughton joined the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Quebec Regiment at Montreal on 12 August 1918. His service remained in Canada and he was struck off strength on return to the Registrar's Records at Montreal on 12 September 1918 during demobilization.
Additional Next of Kin Notes
Father William McNaughton was next of kin at Hemmingford, Quebec. In his will dated 12 August 1918, Harold named Miss Jennie McNaughton of Hemmingford as executrix and beneficiary; the service file does not state her relationship to him.
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