Lieutenant James Donaldson McClintock
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Lieutenant James Donaldson McClintock was the son of James and Margaret (Phillips) McClintock, of Ormstown, brother of William W. McClintock. He enlisted in October 1914 and left for England in May 1915. In April 1916 he was awarded a commission as Lieutenant in the field, as a reward for bravery under fire at St. Eloi. Lieutenant James McClintock was killed by shell fire on the morning of April 10th, 1917 leading a group of men towards the village of Farbus on the far side of the ridge. The Germans were well entrenched, and the 27th was advancing into direct fire. Lieutenant McClintock was killed by a direct hit from artillery or mortar shell, one of the 100 men killed advancing into Farbus. The 33 year old McClintock was buried on a cold and rainy April 17, 1917
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
71177
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
27th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Ormstown, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
30 years 11 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
33 years 4 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
33 years 4 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Salesman
Next of Kin:
James McClintock, Ormstown, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 9.0 in / 175 cm
Weight:
167 lbs / 76 kg
Chest:
36.0 in / 91 cm
Expansion:
2.0 in / 5 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Vimy Ridge
Length of Service:
898 days in service
Buried at:
Plot:
V. F. 26.
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James Donaldson McClintock
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Lieutenant |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
27th Battalion |
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Awards
| Conflict |
Award |
Action |
Date of Award |
Date of Citation |
Source |
| WW1 |
1914-1915 Star |
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Notes
Second son of James and Margaret McClintock (nee Phillips), of Ormstown, P.Q. Brother of William W. McClintock. He belonged to the order of free Masons.
He received his education at Ormstown academy, leaving home when 18 to enter Greenshields, Ltd., Montreal PQ, where he worked for five years. In 1907 he went to MB, and engaged with Sobart Dry Goods, of Winnipeg MB, later becoming salesman for the Canadian Converters Co. Ltd.. On war being declared he enlisted as a private in the 27th battalion, leaving for England on May 15, 1915. In April 1916 he was awarded a commission as lieutenant in the field, as a reward for bravery under fire at St.Eloi.
James McClintock was killed by shell fire on April 10, 1917 during the battle for Vimy Ridge. The 27th Battalion took heavy casualities on that date.
On th emorning of 10 April, Lieut. McClintock was leading a greoup of men towards the village of Farbus. The Germans were well entrenched, and the 27th was advancing into "point blank" fire. Lieut. McClintock was killed by a direct hit from an artillary or mortar shell. He was 1 of 100 men killed advancing into Farbus.
On a cold and rainy April 17, Lieut. McClintock was buried at Ecoivres Military Cemetery.
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