Ormstown Memorial - All Names

Private Robert Donald Brown was born in St. Edwards (St-Édouard-de-Napierville) in 1891. He was the son of James Forrester Brown who was living in Ormstown in 1917, and was likely farming in the Ormstown area when he was called up into service in January, 1918. He was with the 24th Battalion at Sailly Woods, north of Beaurains, when he was killed on August 27, 1918, at the age of 27.

Captain Preston Alexander Chambers, the son of David Chambers, of Ormstown was a Veterinary Surgeon attached to the 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. He died of illness in London in 1918.

Lieutenant James Donaldson McClintock was the son of James and Margaret (Phillips) McClintock, of Ormstown, brother of William W. McClintock. He enlisted in October 1914 and left for England in May 1915. In April 1916 he was awarded a commission as Lieutenant in the field, as a reward for bravery under fire at St. Eloi. Lieutenant James McClintock was killed by shell fire on the morning of April 10th, 1917 leading a group of men towards the village of Farbus on the far side of the ridge. The Germans were well entrenched, and the 27th was advancing into direct fire. Lieutenant McClintock was killed by a direct hit from artillery or mortar shell, one of the 100 men killed advancing into Farbus. The 33 year old McClintock was buried on a cold and rainy April 17, 1917

Private William Whitcomb McClintock was the son of James and Margaret  (Phillips) McClintock, of Ormstown, and the brother of James Donaldson McClintock who died at Vimy Ridge.  He enlisted in the fall of 1916 and was serving with the 50th Battalion at Crucifix Corner, near Quescourt, just outside of Amiens on August 11th, 1918 when he was killed at the age of 33. His parents received the following letter:

Dear Sir, I have the painful duty of telling you how your son lost his life, in action on Sunday August the eleventh 1918 (883697 McClintock W.). He was hit in the head while manning his Lewis Gun and died instantly. He was well liked by everyone in his company, and will most certainly be missed by all, more especially by me, his platoon commander, because for some time passed he has been handling a Lewis gun section for me and was due for a stripe. He was very energetic and faithful to the last, and I join you in your sorrow at his loss.

Yours sincerely,

Lt. Charles M. Shoebotham

Private James McKeegan was born in Crookston, Minnesota, but living in Ormstown, the son of James McKeegan. He enlisted in the 14th Battalion in September, 1914, and was likely killed by artillery on March 31, 1916 while on a working party near Dickebusch Huts, outside of Poperinghe, Belgium. He was 25 years old.

Private William Joseph McKnight was working on a farm in Ormstown when he enlisted in November, 1915. He was with the 14th Battalion when he was killed, likely by enemy artillery fire around 11:30 on the morning of November 28th. He was 21 years old.

Private John Erskine Orr was born in Ormstown in 1894, the son of John and Mary Orr. He was farming with his parents in Tatehurst when he enlisted in the 87th Battalion. He was listed as missing, presumed killed, in a raid on the German trenches near Voormezeele on September 17, 1916. His body was never recovered, and his name is listed on the Menin Gate. He was 22 years old.

Private George Fredrick Scott was born in Ormstown in 1884, the son of John and Mary Scott. He was working as a farmer in Saskatchewan when he was conscripted into the army in January of 1918. He was transferred to the 46th Battalion in France, and was wounded in the attack at St. Quentin, and subsequently died of wounds on September 28, 1918, at the age of 34.