The regimental emblem on this tombstone is for the Royal Garrison Artillery of the British Forces. Armed with heavy, large-calibre guns and howitzers 111 companies of the RGA were stationed across the British Empire.
Born ca Oct 1888 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he came to Canada with his wife Christina nee Thompson and son John in June 1919. A son George was born soon after their arrival.
He died of a pulmonary abscess for which he had been operated on in July.
His grave is Plot 29. Lot 14. No. 26. at Beechwood cemetery.
His family continued living in Ottawa and the area.
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