McKay, John A. Photo
Rank Sapper
Service # 503968
Unit # Divisional Signal Corps
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Blenheim
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Sapper John A. McKay arrived at Liverpool May 28th, 1916, being at once given clerical duties at Divisional Signal Details, St. John Moore’s Plain, Shorncliffe. He was admitted to Hospital December 31st, 1917, his motor cycle having fallen on his leg, chipping the bone. He left Hospital February 11th, 1918, having then ten days leave to Ireland and Scotland.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (21-12-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library
Height 5'9"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 21
Complexion Fair
Hair Fair
Race White
Birthplace Guilds, Ontario
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Junior Operator C.P.R. Ticket Office
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted March 3rd, 1916
Where Enlisted Toronto, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. J. McKay, Chatham. Father- John McKay, Chatham. Brother- George McKay, Malcolm McKay. Sister- Miss Jean McKay.

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