Tuesday 22 December 2009

Major Lennox Irving

Born on 16 May 1863 in Pembroke, Ontario - brother of Annie E. Irving, Cleveland, Ohio - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as barrister at law; Presbyterian; currently a Reserve Officer with the 42nd Regiment; previously served with the Queen's Rifle Corps and as Lieutenant-Colonel of the 42nd Regiment.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, as a major in Renfrew, Ontario, on 17 July 1916 - attached to the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a major from 17 to 26 June 1917.

Died on 10 November 1938.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello, my name is Grace B. Hall (nee Grace Barnet McAllister) and my Great Aunt, Grace Barnet Lennox Irving was my godmother on my father's side. I have very little information on Lennox and as I am 'getting on' I'd love to fill in the family tree.
Any information you could lead me to or provide, I would be most greatful. Thank you, GBH

Ken said...

Hi Grace,

What information I have on Major Irving is on this page. However, you can order a copy of his military personnel file from Library and Archives Canada at the following link: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=478248&interval=20&&PHPSESSID=2g9t596gvconf0pvrfm91lhce4 . Go to the top of that page and click on the link where it says consult a copy or order a photocopy and this will give you detailed instructions on how to get his personnel record.

Best of luck,

Ken