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We remember Robert Aitken
We remember Robert Aitken
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1917
enlistment
Toronto
Canada
Source:8913399
28th August 1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
2595834
Source:5585838
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2595834
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Source:7315379
1918
death
Died of wounds
Seriously wounded by a faulty British shell, which fell short of mark; and he died on his way to the dressing station.
Avion
France
Source:7315379
Source:8913421
17th April 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7315379
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Aitken |
| Source | 5585838 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2595834 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2595834 | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Collections Canada - Full service record | Kristen1288 | |
| Circumstances of Casualty | Kristen1288 |
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