Person:George McLaren (4)

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George Alexander McLaren
b.20 Aug 1897 Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
d.30 Aug 1918 France
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  1. George Alexander McLaren1897 - 1918
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Name[1][2][9] George Alexander McLaren
Alt Name[3] Alex _____
Alt Name[8] Alexander G McLaren
Gender Male
Birth[3][1][2][4] 20 Aug 1897 Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Military[2] 11 Oct 1917 Renfrew, Renfrew, Ontario, CanadaMedical examination under Military Service Act. He was called up Jan 3, 1918 in Kingston, Ontario. His enlistment papers show that he had scars from old burns on his right arm and left hip.
Death[3][1][5][6] 30 Aug 1918 France
Burial[1][7] Remembered on the Vimy Memorial

The following timeline has been extracted from the military file of George Alexandra (Alexander) McLarenS2:

  • 11 Oct 1917 Medical examination at Renfrew, Ontario. 5' 7", 130 lbs. Vision was 15/15 (normal) and he had "scars of old burns right & left hips
  • 03 Jan 1918 Drafted under the Military Service Act, 1917, and completed the "Particulars of Recruitment" form at Kingston, Ontario. He stood 5' 7", had a fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He had "scars of old burns [on his] right and left hips." On this same date completed a form based will bequeathing his personal estate oto Mrs. Francis McLaren, Renfrew, Ont." His unit was the 1st Depot Battalion, E. O. Regt., C.E.F.
  • 22 Jan 1918 Embarked on H.M.T. Scotian at St. Johns, Canada. Also know as S.S. Scotian in other documents.
  • 27 Jan 1918 From Halifz per S.S. "Scotian"
  • 25 Apr 1918 Completed a handwritten Military Will stating "In the event of my death I bequeath all my personal property and effects to my mother: Francis McLaren, Renfrew, Canada" He was a Private in the 6th Canadian Reserve battalion. He spelled his middle name as "Alexander" in this document.
  • 06 Feb 1918 Disembarked at Liverpool, Eng. Taken on strength of 7th Reserve Battalion at Seaford
  • 15 Feb 1918 Taken on strength of 6th Reserve Battalion at Seaford
  • 10 Jun 1918 Drafted to 2nd Battalion at Seaford
  • 12 Jun 1918 Arrived at C.B.D. (Canadian Base Details) in France
  • 14 Jul 1918 Left C.B.D. for C.C.R.C. (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) and arrived the same day
  • 08 Aug 1918 Arrived at 2nd Battalion in the field
  • 30 Aug 1918 Killed in action

Several of his pay record forms gave his father's full name - Robert Airth McLaren of Renfrew, Ont.


His burial RegistrationS6 notes that "Whilst with his Company in the assembly area, North East of Fontaine-lez-Croisilles, he was hit and almost instantly killed by shrapnel from an enemy shell."

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Private George Alexander McLaren, in The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

    In Memory of
    Private GEORGE ALEXANDER McLAREN

    4020253, 2nd Bn., Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
    who died age 21
    on 30 August 1918
    Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. McLaren, of Renfrew, Ontario.
    Remembered with honour
    VIMY MEMORIAL

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 George Alexander McLaren, in Canada. Soldiers of the First World War. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada).

    Name: MCLAREN, GEORGE ALEXANDER
    Regimental number(s): 3055253 & 4020253
    Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7015 - 40
    Date of Birth: 20/08/1897

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Thompsonville Cemetery, in Ontario Canada Gravemarker Gallery.

    Donald and Alex McLaren, Sons of R.A & F. McLaren

    Donald 1894-1903
    Alex 1897-1918 Killed in France
    Sons of R.A & F. McLaren
    Harold Grey 1898-1966

  4. ↑ Dallas J Manicom. COUNTRY HEARTS Genealogy - Alexander Airth Descendants. (Ancestry.com)
    Date of Import: Aug 23, 2003.
  5. ↑ Canada. Canada Virtual War Memorial.

    Details and newspaper clipping

  6. ↑ George Alexander McLaren, in Canada. Canadian Expeditionary Force Burial Registration. (Ottawa, Carleton, Canada: Library and Archives Canada).

    Name:George Alexander McLaren
    Death Date:30 Aug 1918
    Unit:2nd Battalion
    Rank:Private
    Service Number:4020253

  7. ↑ Vimy Memorial, in Find A Grave.

    George Alexander McLaren

  8. ↑ Robert A McLaren household, in Buckingham (Township), Québec, Canada. 1901 Census of Canada. (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada)
    Page 4, 31 Mar 1901.

    QU LABELLE (#160) Subdistrict: Masson (Village) M

    1 29 McLaren Robert A. M Chef (Head) M Jul 24 1868 32 Ont u Ecossaise (Scottish) Canadienne (Canadian) Presby Agent Station
    2 29 McLaren Francis F Épouse (Wife) S Apr 23 1871 29 Ont u Ecossaise (Scottish) Canadienne (Canadian) Presby
    3 29 McLaren Donald R. M Son S Jul 24 1894 6 Ont u Ecossaise (Scottish) Canadienne (Canadian) Presby étudiant (Student)
    4 29 McLaren Mary A. F Daughter S Jun 4 1896 4 Que r Ecossaise (Scottish) Canadienne (Canadian) Presby
    5 29 McLaren Alexander G. M Son S Aug 20 1897 3 Que r Ecossaise (Scottish) Canadienne (Canadian) Presby
    6 29 McLaren Harold C. M Son S Nov 21 1898 2 Que r Ecossaise (Scottish) Canadienne (Canadian) Presby
    7 29 Jameison Kate F Mother W Nov 12 1825 75 Scotland 1825 Ecossaise (Scottish) Canadienne (Canadian) Presby

  9. ↑ Private George Alexander McLaren, in Canadian Great War Project.

    Private George Alexander McLaren

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