Fred Paterson

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Fred Paterson
Born1897-09-12
Upper Kennetcook, Hants County, Canada
OccupationSoldier
Partner

Fred Paterson (born (1897-09-12)12 September 1897) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

Paterson was born at Upper Kennetcook, Hants County, Canada on 12 September 1897.[1]

Service

Paterson enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 10MD, 1st Depot Battalion, Manitoba Regiment (regimental number 2383480).[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as lumber jack and farmer; his next of kin was recorded as his father, Alexander Paterson, of Upper Kennicook, Hans County Nova Scotia Canada.[1]

Marriage

A Fred Paterson, of Upsala, married Jessie Duncan on 28 January 1926 at United Church in Fort William, with Rev. Prestin officiating. The couple settled in Upsala following the marriage.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "PATERSON, FRED", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).
  2. Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 28 January 1926, p. 10