Private George Crinklaw Fortune
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
George Crinklaw Fortune was born in Athelston, the son of James Fortune, but moved to Alberta with his family. He enlisted in Calgary in November, 1915 and had served in France and Belgium for slightly over a year when he was killed on April 9th, the first day of the battle of Vimy Ridge. He was 34 years old. The 31st Batallion had one of the toughest tasks of the battle, attacking towards Hill 145, the highest and most heavily fortified portion of the ridge.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
183608
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
31st Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Athelstan, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
33 years 1 month
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
34 years 5 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
34 years 5 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Livery Driver
Next of Kin:
James Fortune, father, Didsbury, Alberta
Address at Enlistment:
Didsbury, Alberta
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Calgary, Alberta
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
160 lbs / 73 kg
Chest:
37.5 in / 95 cm
Expansion:
3.3 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:
Attack on Vimy Ridge
Length of Service:
501 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Images
Grave of 183608 Private George Crinklaw Fortune, age 33, Canadian Infantry, 31st Battalion.
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
31st Battalion |
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| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
89th Battalion |
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Available Transcriptions
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Date |
Published |
Headline |
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Unveiling of the Soldiers Monument in Huntingdon |
Notes
George Crinklaw (possibly Krinklaw) was born in Athelstan, but moved out west with his family. He served in France and Belgium for slightly over a year and was killed on the first day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The 31st had one of the toughest tasks of the battle, attacking towards Hill 145, the highest and most heavily fortified portion of the ridge.
Also commorated on the Elnora, Alberta Legion memorial
Additional Service Notes
Departed Halifax, Nova Scotia, 31 May 1916, arrived Liverpool, England 8 June 1916 via SS Olympic
Joined 31st Battalion in France 28 August 1916
Additional Next of Kin Notes
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