Corporal Walter Lynd Millar was the son of James A. Millar, born in Huntingdon on 17 March, 1895. He died outside Lens, with the 87th while holding a forward trench position just before the start of the battle, on August 14, 1917 at the age of 22.
Corporal Walter Lynd Millar
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
177778
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
87th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Huntingdon, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
20 years 8 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
22 years 4 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
22 years 4 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Plasterer
Next of Kin:
James A. Millar, Huntingdon, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 10.0 in / 178 cm
Weight:
165 lbs / 75 kg
Chest:
37.0 in / 94 cm
Expansion:
3.5 in / 9 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
629 days in service
Buried at:
Images
Walter Lynd Millar
Grave of Corporal Walter Lynd Millar
Ranks
| Conflict | Rank | Regiment | Branch | Unit | Company | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW1 | Corporal | Canadian Infantry | Army | 87th Battalion |
Notes
Private Millar was the son of James A. Millar, and a plasterer by trade, born in Huntingdon on 17 March, 1895. He died outside Lens, in northern France while holding a forward trench position.
Additional Service Notes
Sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia on 23 April 1916 SS Empress of Britain Arrive Liverpool, England May 5, 1916
Arrived Havre, France 23 August 1916
Wounded Nov 19 1916 GSW hand
Arrived Havre, France 23 August 1916
Wounded Nov 19 1916 GSW hand