Private JAMES BEATON
Last address in Lewis: 40 Coll,
Son of James and Isabella Beaton.
Service unit: 43rd Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Service number: 859871
Date of death: 17 April 1917 at the age of 22
Date of death in above image is incorrect
Killed in action
Barlin Communal Cemetery extension, grave I. A. 35
Local memorial: Back
His brother Alexander was lost in the Iolaire Disaster; his brother Murdo served in the RNR and survived the war.
Date of birth: 27 May 1894
Place of birth: Isle of Lewis
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Complexion: Dark
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Religion: Presbyterian
Trade / occupation: Sectionman
Current address: Gross Isle, Manitoba
Volunteered at Winnipeg on 29 March 1916
Had served in the South African war and joined the Canadians as a private
I believe his correct birth date was 2nd July 1894
ReplyDeleteHis father, James, was lost in Broadbay on 21st December 1893 when his fishing boat foundered. The body was never recovered. James junior was born 7 months later.
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