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Lieutenant George Caithness Aldridge

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth: 1879-12-01
Place of birth: Craig Forfarshire Scotland
Next of kin: Lizzie Aldridge, sister. 481 Kinloch Street, Carnoustie, Forfarshire, Scotland
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Gardener
Occupation (normalized): Gardener
Religion: Church of England
Date of death: 1952-10-31

MILITARY INFORMATION

Regimental number: 751
Rank detail
  1. Sergeant, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Infantry (Army).
  2. Lieutenant, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Infantry (Army). 1917-11-27 ?
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Battle wounded/killed: Wounded March 16, 1915 at St. Eloi
Awards

1911 King George V Coronation Medal
Date of award: 1911-06-22
Comment: He was a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police (#4578) as part of the Canadian Contingent. The various groups concentrated for seven days drill and instruction in Winnipeg, Toronto, Kingston and Quebec City and came together three days before sailing in Quebec City. The S.S. Empress of Ireland transported the contingent to England leaving on June 2nd and arriving a week later. They were housed at The Duke of York's School in London.

Images

Lt. Aldridge’s grave marker " Royal Oak Burial Park " Victoria ,BC, Canada.
Lt. Aldridge’s grave marker " Royal Oak Burial Park " Victoria ,BC, Canada.
WW1 Group of 4 to: #751 Lt. ALDRIDGE, GEORGE CAITHNESS,PPCLI
WW1 Group of 4 to: #751 Lt. ALDRIDGE, GEORGE CAITHNESS,PPCLI

RESEARCH INFORMATION

LAC ID: 3956
Attestation record(s): image 1, image 2
Service file: B0075-S041
Uploader's Notes:

Husband of Annie Aldridge

Joined the P.P.C.L.I. in August 1914 [an Original]. Promoted to Lieutenant November 27, 1917. Wounded March 16, 1915. Struck off strength January 23, 1919. (With the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp from May to October 1918).

His photograph is included in Prairie Trails to Blacktop, Carlyle and District 1882-1982, page 472. His family history is included in the same volume on page 500. His daughter Patricia's family history starts on page 592.

You can search for his details on the RCMP Graves web site. According to this record, he joined the RNWMP on 16 Sep 1908 and rejoined after his service in the CEF from 12 Aug 1914 to 9 Jul 1919.

Wounded at St Eloi 16 Mar 1915 (left hand and broken leg) Evacuated to England 5 Apr 1915. Struck off 8 Apr 1915- recovery and employment with the Reserve Battalion. Transferred to CCAC 15 Feb 1916. Posted to EORD 10 Mar 1917. Posted to 7th Reserve Bn, Seaford 21 Mar 1917. Acting CSM 20 Apr 1917 and conducted a draft to France 21-24 Apr 1917 before returning back to England. Attended Officer Training at Bexhill 5 Jul 1917. Commissioned 2 Sep 1917 Lieutenat PPCLI. Crossed to France 21 November. Rejoined the Regiment in the field 26 Nov 1917. Attached to 3rd tunneling Company 9-22 Jan 1918. Attached to CCRC 22 May- Oct 1918. Rejoined the Regiment in 16 January 1919 but was struck off to EORD sick 23 Jan 1919. TOS 6 Reserve Bn 14 April 1919. Embarked for Canada 23 Jun 1919. Struck off strength 9 Jul 1919. [Source: Mr. Steven Newman]

Prior service with the Royal Horse Guards (Blues) Reg #802

Served with the N.W.M.P. before and after WWI, Ser#4758.

Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry No. 2 Company Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 1911 King George V Coronation Medal He was a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police (#4578) as part of the Canadian Contingent. The various groups concentrated for seven days drill and instruction in Winnipeg, Toronto, Kingston and Quebec City and came together three days before sailing in Quebec City. The S.S. Empress of Ireland transported the contingent to England leaving on June 2nd and arriving a week later. They were housed at The Duke of York's School in London.
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ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Date added: 2008-02-05
Last modified: 2021-05-17