Major Edward Crosby Goldie
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Regimental Number: |
NA | Survived War: |
Yes |
Force: |
Army | Regiment: |
Canadian Infantry |
Battalion: |
123rd Battalion | Company: |
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Place of Birth: |
Ayr, Ontario | Country: |
Canada |
Next of Kin: |
Isabel Goldie, Mother, Ayr, Ontario | Address at Enlistment: |
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Date of Birth: |
April 30, 1884 | Trade or Calling: |
Civil Engineer & Contractor |
Marital Status: |
Single | Prior Military Experience: |
Yes |
Place of Enlistment: |
Valcartier, Quebec | Date of Enlistment: |
September 23, 1914 |
Age at enlistment: |
30 | Height: |
6 Feet 1 Inches |
Chest: |
37 Inches | Expansion: |
5 Inches |
Religion: |
Presbyterian | Enlisted or Conscripted: |
Enlisted |
Saw service in: |
Europe | ||
Cause of Death: |
Survived | Battle Died/Wounded: |
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Date of Death: |
Age at Death: |
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Buried at: |
Plot: |
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Commemorated: |
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Prisoner of war: |
Not Specified | Interned: |
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Gender: |
Male | Ethnic Origin: |
Not Specified |
| LAC Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box r3612 - 27 |
| Rank | Regiment | Unit | Company |
| Major | Canadian Infantry | 123rd Battalion | |
| Captain | Canadian Army Service Corps | Ammunition Sub Park |
A graduate of Royal Military College. A Toronto Star article published March 19th, 1915 (page two), included a letter sent home by Captain Crosby. They mistakenly referred to him as W. Crosby Goldie. He was writing to his brother, Dr. W. Goldie , who later enlisted in the army. |
| Awards and Decorations |
| Distinguished Service Order |
| Mentioned in Despatches & 'A' List |
| Mentioned in Despatches & 'A' List - 2nd Mention |