Private William Whitcomb McClintock
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
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
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
883697
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
50th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Ormstown, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
32 years
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
33 years 10 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
33 years 10 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
James McClintock, Father, Ormstown, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
De Winton, Alberta
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Calgary, Alberta
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 10.0 in / 178 cm
Weight:
167 lbs / 76 kg
Chest:
39.0 in / 99 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 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:
Hallu
Length of Service:
677 days in service
Buried at:
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William Whitcomb McClintock
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
50th Battalion |
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Notes
Son of James and Margaret McClintock (nee Phillips), of Ormstown, P.Q. Brother of James Donaldson McClintock who died at Vimy Ridge. He enlisted in the fall of 1916 and has been at the front in France for over a year. 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