Captain Peter McNaughton was born in Huntingdon, the son of Malcolm P. and Delia McNaughton. He was married to Annie J. McNaughton and living in Edmonton, Alberta when he enlisted in January, 1915. Serving with the 49th Battalion, the 40 year old was killed on June 5, 1916 leading a counter attack against some German positions near Sanctuary Wood, outside of Ypres.
Captain Peter McNaughton
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
NA
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
49th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Huntingdon, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
38 years 7 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
40 years
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
40 years
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Civil Engineer
Next of Kin:
Annie J. McNaughton, Wife, 9545 102 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Methodist
Place of Enlistment:
Was a Prisoner of War:
Not Specified
Height:
5 ft 10.0 in / 178 cm
Weight:
Chest:
41.0 in / 104 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Married
Prior Military Experience:
Not Specified
Saw Service in:
Unknown
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
518 days in service
Buried at:
Images
Menin Gate inscription for Peter McNaughton
Ranks
| Conflict | Rank | Regiment | Branch | Unit | Company | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WW1 | Captain | Canadian Infantry | Army | 49th Battalion |
Notes
Son of Malcolm P. and Delia McNaughton, of Huntingdon, Quebec; husband of Annie J. McNaughton, of 9545, 132nd Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.