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This image is of 4CMR Cpl. Frank Forsdike; showing a proud horseman with his mount. Whilst we have no details, we suspect this particular
photograph was taken during Frank's earlier service with the 9th Mississuaga Horse.
Image supplied by Ian Forsdike.
In this photo of part of 'C' Company, on the back row, left-most, is 109125 Cpl. Frank Forsdike. Frank was awarded
his Lance Corporal stripe in Aug 1915, and was then promoted to Corporal
in Oct 1915, so we can date this image, and the next, to between those
dates. Frank died on June 2nd, 1916, in the Battle for Mt. Sorrel.
Front row, right-most, is 109432 Pte. Francis W. Kidd. Francis was out of the line, injured from April 1916, and as
such survived June 2nd 1916. After further action Francis was subsequently
wounded again and returned home in 1917.
If you can help identify any of the other "C" Company men in this image, please drop me
a line via the Contact page.
Image supplied by Ian Forsdike.
This image, taken at the same time as the one above, presents a change of order.
Frank Forsdike is now third from left, back row, whilst Francis Kidd is front row, left-most.
Again, if you can help to identify any of the other men in this image, then please drop me a line via the Contact page.
Image supplied by Ian Forsdike.
This image was sent to me by a passing contact early in my 4CMR research
days, and I regret to say I cannot recall who to give the credit to.
However, since originally posted on this website with a request for any details on who the men are, 4CMR researcher,
John Crawford, has been able to supply details.
The men are, left to right:
Back row, Lt. Edwin Austin Abbey, Lt. J.A.B. Cheney, Lt. William G. Butson and Lt. L.C. Johnston
Front row, Capt. William Muirhead, Major A.A. MacKenzie, Lt. Greg Clark.
The original photograph would have come from Lt. Clark's own collection.
Many thanks to John Crawford for the details.
This wonderful image is of Private Albert Lineker, whose story can be found via the In Memoriam page.
Albert was part of the 146th BN contingent brought into the 4CMR in December 1916, and sadly he fell at Vimy Ridge in April 1917.
Many thanks to Linda Heffernan for the image and for telling us Albert's story.
With rare time on their hands, soldiers frequently left signs of their presence in the form of inscriptions carved into
cave walls, barns walls, farmhouse walls, trees and fences. Some are intricate affairs, with full regimental crests or caricatures, others
are simple "I was here" inscriptions.
Unfortunately unreadable at this level, this first inscription was made by 225608
Pte. Abraham Maracle. It reads his number, his name, and below that
is inscribed "Toronto, Ont, Canada". The 85 visible is not part of his inscription.
Pte. Maracle attested in Brantford, Ontario, on Oct 27th, 1915, having previously spent
a year in the 37th BN prior to the war.
Abraham was with the 114th BN when he was drafted into the 4CMR on Dec. 26th 1916. He subsequently
survived the war and was Struck Off Strength on Aug 26th, 1919.
This much easier to read image is clearly that
of 401290 Pte. John Wilson, who attested in London, Ontario, on Aug
2nd, 1915. He was part of the 33rd BN when he was drafted into the
4CMR, oddly enough 3 days after Pte. Maracle above, on Dec 29th, 1916.
Wounded on May 14th, 1917, Pte. Wilson was Struck Off Strength on
Aug 12th, 1918.
Once again, special thanks are extended to
Dominique Faivre for his contribution. These images are copyright
Dominique Faivre and you are requested not to copy them or use them
without first gaining permission from Dominique Faivre.
Please contact 4cmr.com who will be happy to pass any requests to Dominique for
his action. Thank you.
This image shows 1066061 Pte. George Grummett, who attested into the 248th BN.
Joining the 4CMR on 9th November 1917, George was amidst 80 248th BN men transferred into the 4CMR between Nov 1917 & Feb 1918.
George survived the War, and was Struck Off Strength on 19th March 1919.
This image courtesy of the Grummett family, with sincere thanks.
This image is of 838438 Pte. James Welsh MM (left), and two unnamed 4CMR soldiers.
The picture was found at a garage sale in Canada in April 2007, along with Pte. Welsh's Certificate of Service.
When further investigations were made into the back of the Certificate, Pte Welsh's journal for activities in 1917 & 1918 fell out!!!!
Pte Welsh attested into the 147th BN, and joined the 4CMR on May 12th, 1917, amongst 354 147th BN men who came into the 4CMR through 1917.
James Welsh survived the War and was Struck Off Strength on 19th March 1919.
This image is with thanks, and is courtesy of The Grey & Simcoe Foresters, who perpetuate the 147th & 248th (per the above image) BNs today.
1066265, Pte. Melville Stewart Nicholson, originally of the 248th BN, served with the 4CMR until he died of wounds, following heavy gas shelling,
on Aug 26th, 1918, aged 23 years.
This image is courtesy of Melville Nicholson, with thanks.
633633, Pte. William Douglas, originally of the 154th BN, served with the 4CMR from 29th November, 1916, until he died of wounds on November 20th, 1917, aged 30 years, whilst a POW.
One of 103 men from the 154th BN, William is buried with four other 4CMR men at Cologne South Cemetery, Köln, Nordrhein, Germany.
Many thanks to Gary Gordon for this image.
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