George Barclay

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George Barclay
Born1887-02-06
Dundee
Died1917-12-29
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother
George Barclay

George Barclay ((1887-02-06)6 February 1887 – 29 December 1917(1917-12-29) (aged 30)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Barclay died on active service during the First World War.[1]

Early life

Barclay was born at Dundee on 6 February 1887, the son of Colin Barclay and Isabella M. Barclay.[1]

Service

Barclay enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number 438304) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (52nd Bn.).[1]

Death

Barclay died on 29 December 1917, aged 30. He is commemorated at Loos British Cemetery (grave reference XX. G. 7.).[1]

References

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