James McDowall

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James McDowall
Born1896-08-06
Maybole, Scotland
OccupationSoldier

James McDowall (born (1896-08-06)6 August 1896) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur and served in the First World War.[1]

Early life

McDowall was born at Maybole, Scotland on 6 August 1896.[1]

Service

McDowall enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1st Depot Battalion Manitoba Regiment (regimental number 2383855).[1]

Attestation

On enlistment, his trade was given as boilermaker; his next of kin was recorded as his father, William Mc Dowell, of 66 Button Street Port Arthur Ontario Canada.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "MCDOWALL, JAMES", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).