Arthur Torrie

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Arthur Torrie
Born1892-03-07
Glasgow, Scotland
OccupationSoldier

Arthur Torrie (born (1892-03-07)7 March 1892) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

Torrie was born at Glasgow, Scotland on 7 March 1892.[1]

Service

Torrie enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 28th Battalion (regimental number 73412).[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as railroad employee; his next of kin was recorded as his father, Donald Jovie, of Kakabeka Falls, Ont.[1]

Newspaper record

  • Anniversary notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1970-12-03.[2]
    • Recorded as occurring 22 November 1970.
    • Recorded with the title "Mr. & Mrs."
    • Index note: 50th.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "TORRIE, ARTHUR", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).
  2. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 3 December 1970, p. 19