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We remember Robert Berry Eaton
We remember Robert Berry Eaton
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1915
dates
Age 43
Source:9366100
11th January 1915
1915
employment
Farmer
Source:9366100
11th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Source:9366100
11th January 1915
1915
events
Previous Service
Previous Service
Rank of Captain
Source:9366100
11th January 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Captain
50th Battalion
Source:9366100
11th January 1915 - 1st July 1916
1915
location
Craigmyle, Alberta
Canada
their own address
Source:9366100
11th January 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Major (Temporary)
50th Battalion
Source:9366100
1st July 1916 - 17th August 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Major
50th Battalion
Source:9366100
17th August 1916 - 1st December 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Shrapnel/Shell Wound, Right Ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:9366100
23rd October 1916 - 24th October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded at Duty
Hospital/Institution
Source:9366100
23rd October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded at Duty
Hospital/Institution
Source:9366100
18th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Pains in back and limbs
Hospital/Institution
Source:9366100
November 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Partial loss of hearing in left ear
Hospital/Institution
Source:9366100
November 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Major
Alberta Regiment
1st Depot Battalion
Source:9366100
1st December 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9366100
1919
marriage
Violet May Eton
Source:9366100
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9366100
1964
death
Not War Related
Sidney, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9366100
13th June 1964
sibling
Grace Mclaughlin
Source:9366100
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Berry |
| Initials | RB |
| Last Name | Eaton |
| Source | 5898618 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigmyle, Alberta | Canada | their own address | known 11th January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 50th Battalion | Captain | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 50th Battalion | Major (Temporary) | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 50th Battalion | Major | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Alberta Regiment | 1st Depot Battalion | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie King Eaton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace McLaughlin | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet May Eton | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Light Brown | Dark with Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-11 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service File | Jessica140222 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert B. Eaton, MLA | Jessica140222 | |
| MLAs in Uniform | Jessica140222 |
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