Private Cameron Brims Elder
Died of Illness in WW2
Date of Death:
General Information
Conflict:
WW2
Regimental No.:
D/81188
Cause of Death (in war):
Died of Illness
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Forces
Battalion:
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada
Company:
1st Bn.
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Athelstan, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
22 years 5 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
23 years 9 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
23 years 9 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Miller
Next of Kin:
Son of George and Ellen Brims Elder, of Athelstan, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
Weight:
Chest:
Expansion:
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Great Britain
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
462 days in service
Buried at:
Plot:
3. R. 5.
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Cameron Brims Elder
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW2 |
Private |
Canadian Forces |
Army |
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada |
1st Bn. |
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Awards
| Conflict |
Award |
Action |
Date of Award |
Date of Citation |
Source |
| WW2 |
War Medal 1939-45 |
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| WW2 |
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp |
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Notes
Went to Hintingdon Acadamy 1927-1933, 1933-1936
Private Elder killed himself with a self inflicted gunshot wound shortly after arriving in England with the Black Watch. He had earlier been in a car accident while on leave and apparantly had an undisclosed head injury. His behavior slowly degraded until he was found in his barracks, bleeding heavily from a gun shot wound. He died shortly afterward at Cambridge Hospital. He left a note to his mother stating that he had only a short time to live.
Additional Service Notes
Left Canada 23 August 1940
Arrived Scotland 4 Sept 1940
Granted landing leave from Aldershott, England 30 Sept 1940, due back 5 October 1940
Awarded 7 days pay forfeit for being AWL 5 October to 8 October 1940
Awarded 5 days Confined to Barracks for AWL 19 October to 20 October + 1 days pay
Admitted to Cambridge Hospital (injured) 14 Dec 1940
Died at Aldershot Camp, suicide while of unsound mind. Shot himself, single round from rifle while lying on bed in barracks
D81288 Sgt. REDMOND P 1st.Bn. The Black Watch (.RHR) of Canacta, C.A.S.F., having been duly sworn, states: He had attena.ecl. sick parade O63O hrs, claiming a bad heactache. He was returneci tà company nt nor auty and was posted. to Q. M. Stores fatigue. At noon he complained again and. was again sent to. the M.O. ana returned. with slip excusing him trom all duty. I therefore told him to go up and go to bed.
Private Elder had been in a motor accident, the car overturned, while on leave and upon return he acted differently, failing to attend meal parades, slept and lay down a good deal. In his effects was a note to his mother saying that he had not long to live.
Additional Next of Kin Notes
Father George Elder, Athelstan
Mother Nellie Elder
Siblings:
John Stewart Elder
Daniel George Elder
Bruce Elder
James Elder
Helen Margaret Elder
