Driver James Back
Survivor of WW1
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
347626
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Field Artillery
Battalion:
4th Divisional Ammunition Column
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
St. Regis, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
18 years 8 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
19 years 1 month
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Machinest
Next of Kin:
Margaret Back, Mother, 193 7th Avenue, Lachine, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
193 7th Avenue, Lachine, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 5.0 in / 165 cm
Weight:
119 lbs / 54 kg
Chest:
30.0 in / 76 cm
Expansion:
4.0 in / 10 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Canada
Place of Discharge:
Petawawa, Ontario
Discharge Type:
Discharge due to Courts Martial
Discharge Notes:
Deserter
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
159 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Driver |
Canadian Field Artillery |
Army |
4th Divisional Ammunition Column |
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Available Transcriptions
| Type |
Date |
Published |
Headline |
| News Clipping |
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Unveiling of the Soldiers Monument in Huntingdon |
Notes
Brother of Richard Back who died after being wounded at Vimy Ridge. James Back's is listed on the Huntingdon, Quebec Memorial instead of his brother.
Additional Service Notes
Additional Next of Kin Notes
Version: 3 Last modified: 2025-11-23 17:51:11
by: marc
