Bertie Curtis

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Bertie Curtis
Born1890-01-05
Died1917-04-09
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother

Bertie Curtis ((1890-01-05)5 January 1890 – 9 April 1917(1917-04-09) (aged 27)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Curtis died on active service during the First World War.[1]

Early life

Curtis was born on 5 January 1890, the son of Charles Curtis and Emma Curtis.[1]

Service

Curtis enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number 438350) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (8th Bn.).[1]

Death

Curtis was killed in action on 9 April 1917, aged 27. He is commemorated at Ecoivres Military Cemetery (grave reference VI. L. 15.).[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Bertie Curtis", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).