Lance-Sergeant Albert Kenneth Logan

Killed in Action in WW1

Date of Death:

Service Biography

Lance Sergeant Albert Kenneth Logan, born in Howick, was a carpenter when he enlisted in 1915. He served with the 1st Battalion when he was killed on May 2, 1917, just prior to an attack that the 1st Battalion was launching from the Willerval Sector. His body was not identified later, and his name is listed on the Vimy Memorial. He was 26 years old.

General Information

Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
177011
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
1st Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Howick, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
24 years 9 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
26 years 5 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
26 years 5 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Carpenter
Next of Kin:
Mrs. Jean Logan, Mother, Howick, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
Chest:
37.0 in / 94 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
590 days in service
Buried at:
Vimy Memorial

Ranks

Conflict Rank Regiment Branch Unit Company Date From Date To
WW1 Lance-Sergeant Canadian Infantry Army 1st Battalion
WW1 Private Canadian Infantry Army 87th Battalion