I would love to know the story behind Edgar going to Canada ! OGILVIE, L/Cpl Edgar - KIA, elder s/o W P Ogilvie, Richmond, aged 25, born Auckland, attended Newton West School, later worked for S Barry, Optometrist - Canadian Expeditionery Force. [AWN 13.05.1915] In memory of Lance Corporal EDGAR OGILVIE who died on April 25, 1915 Service Number: 13370 Age: 24 Force: Army Unit: Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) Date of Birth: May 4, 1890 Son of William P. Ogilvie, of Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand, and Elizabeth B. Ogilvie. MENIN GATE (YPRES) MEMORIAL Belgium http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/...hives.ca/cef/gpc013/557447a.gif&id_nbr=546990
I received this message yesterday ... now I definitely do need help !! all information will be gratefully received ! Thanking you in advance ! Annie
Hiya, From the Canadian Passenger Lists: He sailed from Sydney on the Marama and landed in Victoria, British Columbia on the 1st May, 1912. he then sailed on the same vessel to Vancouver on 2nd May 1912. He was “in Transit” and his intended destination was Philadelphia U.S.A. Edgar Ogilvie Aged 21 Single Country of Birth: New Zealand Race: Scotch Occupation: Eye Specialist Intended Destination: Philadelphia U.S.A. Religion: Protestant. Regards, Mosiefish
Mo sent me a message to say that Edgar was included in a border crossing !! this is starting to get interesting !! Annie
OK lets see if this will work ...... I got this message from wyzwords with a PDF attached .... I'll see if I can do it !!
