Private James Davidson, born in Scotland and farming near Howick, enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in June, 1916. He was with the 13th Battalion when he was killed on August 15, 1917 during the attack on Hill 70. His body was never identified, and his name is listed on the Vimy Memorial with other Canadians who have no known grave. He was 35 years old.
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
228783
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
13th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
34 years 3 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
35 years 4 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
35 years 4 months
Country Born:
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
Helen Davidson, Mother, Auchnagatt, Scotland
Address at Enlistment:
Howick, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
Chest:
40.0 in / 102 cm
Expansion:
5.0 in / 13 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
398 days in service
Buried at:
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Davidson.
