| Rank | Cpl. |
| Service # | 81426 |
| Unit # | Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Unit Text: 10th Bn |
| Resident | Dresden |
Regimental number: 81426 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4682 – 40, Item: 487635, PDf:- 46832-SO40. Rutherford, ON. Date of Birth 05/07/1893 at Rutherford, ON. N of K:George Thomas Idem (father), Waniska, Saskatchewan. A linenan (single). Had been vaccinated, No previous military training. Attestation: 16/12/14.
Apparent Age: 21 yrs. 4 mths. Height: 5’ 8 ½ , Girth: 37”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black. Certificate “Fit” 16/12/14 at Winnipeg. Born in Ontario. Date of Birth 05/07/1893 at Rutherford, ON. Son of George Thomas and Christina Iden of Wainska, SASK., later living in Dresden, ON. A lineman. Attestation: 16/12/1914 at Winnipeg, ON.
Orval was with the 32nd , Batt. C.E. 1914 1/Dec. thru March. Unit Sailed 23/02/1915: “Also notify Mrs. Geo. T. Iden – mother at R.R. #4 Dresden, ON. Sailed from Halifax aboard the S.S. Vaderland 23/02/15.
Cpl. 10th Bn. from 32nd Rb.
O/C 10th Bn. in France 26/04/15 31/04/13 Nominal Roll. Granted a 9 day leave of absence 31/07/15. Promoted to Lance Cp. 17/10/16 – Promoted to Corporal 26/02/17
Orval was KIA19/04/17 or 15/04/17 or 31/07/17 – in fact was killed in action11/04/17 with the 10th Bn. KIA – Field. Apr. 9th 1917 in action in the field – France 9/04/17” Date of Death – should read 8/04/17.
Medals and Decorations: Mrs. Charles Burr, 242 Clarence st., London, ON. “Memorial Cross” The Memorial plaque and Scrolls to his father. His WILL – 10TH INF. To Mrs. George Iden: Dresden, Ontario, Canada – Bequethe to harles Burr of R.R. #4 Dresden, ON. 27/02/1916
Found on the cenotaph in Dresden, ON.
IDEN, ORVAL YAX Initials: O Y Nationality: Canadian Rank: Corporal Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Unit Text: 10th Bn. Age: 21. KIA, Date of Death: 08/04/1917 Service No: 81426 Additional information: Son of Thomas and Christina Iden, of Dresden, Ontario. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL
In memory of
Corporal
ORVAL YAX IDEN
who died on April 8, 1917
Service Number: 81426, Age: 21
Force: Army, Unit: Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Division: 10th Bn.
Date of Birth: July 5, 1893, Son of Thomas and Christina Iden, of Dresden, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 261 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Dresden Cenotaph |
| Sources | Dresden Roll of Honour, Stepping Back In Time - Trillium Trail in Dresden - Marie & Jeffrey Carter, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4682 - 40 |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 21. KIA, Date of Death: 08/04/1917 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL |
| Height | 5'8 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 21 yrs. 4 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Black |
| Birthplace | 05/07/1893 at Rutherford, ON. |
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