Born on 9 February 1880 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Elbeilta[?] J. Stewart, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as contractor; married; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, in South Africa (as a lieutenant).
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as its first commanding officer - transferred as the brigade major of the 4th Infantry Brigade.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers)
The wife of Robert Gordon Stewart was(Birdie) Elbertha Jane Sharpe.
ReplyDeleteI have pictures of Gordon in uniform. He and his three brothers all went to WW l. And they all returned!