Private Fred McKell
Missing, presumed Killed in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Private Wilfred McKell was born in Riverfield in 1882. He enlisted into the 51st Battalion in March, 1915, and was later transferred into the 14th Battalion. The 14th Battalion was in the trenches in the Somme on September 7, 1916 when it was attacked by a large company of Germans. Forty five members of the 14th Battalion were killed, including Private McKell. He was 33 years old.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
437025
Cause of Death (in war):
Missing, presumed Killed
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
14th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Riverfield, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
32 years 3 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
33 years 9 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
33 years 9 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Engineer
Next of Kin:
Mrs. R. McKell, Mother, Riverfield, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
Chest:
38.0 in / 97 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:
Length of Service:
556 days in service
Buried at:
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
14th Battalion |
|
|
|
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
51st Battalion |
|
|
|
Notes
Name on documents is exclusively Fred McKell. Someone inserted Wilfred McKell and I changed it. They may know more than is on file. If they wish to change it, they are more than welcome but leave a note.<br />