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Son of Peter James and Elizabeth Ann Maitland of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He had a twin sister Charlotte (Lottie) Pearl Maitland. Frederick Maitland was only 16 years of age when he enlisted although he attested to being 18 years. He was married in England during the war. After the end of the war, his widow came to Canada to meet his family and married one of his brothers.
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
Frederick R. Maitland born Winnipeg, Manitoba October 11, 1898 died August 8, 1918 France, son of Peter J. & Elizabeth A. Maitland and husband to Florence Pitts Maitland.
Enlisted at Winnipeg, Manitoba with the 19th Cameron Highlanders of Canada June 16, 1915, was posted to the 43rd Batt., Men of the North on arrival in Britain November 4, 1915. Proceeded to France, February 20, 1916. Wounded in action and invalided to Britain June 11, 1916. Transfered to 14th Reserve Batt. May 8, 1917. Returned to France and re-allocated to 43rd Batt. April 8, 1918 Died of wounds August 8, 1918. Service Awards: British War Medal and Victory Medal (PAC April 23 1975)
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Frederick Robert & Charlotte Pearl Maitland aged 3 years -1901
They were the 8th and 9th children of Peter and Elizabeth Maitland's 11 children.
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Frederick and Lottie Maitland aged 12 years 1910 Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Getting ready for a brothers departure. Harold Maitland 13 years old, Private Ernie Maitland 19 years old, Lottie Maitland and Frederick R. Maitland 16 years old, 1914.
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F.R. Maitland inscription on the Vimy Ridge Memorial, France.
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Fredrick R. Maitland's mother Elizabeth and twin sister Lottie, mourning his death. Note the Canadian Maple Leaf pins on his mother's blouse.
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
From the Daily Colonist of August 27, 1918. Image taken from web address of https://archive.org/details/dailycolonist60y226uvic/mode/1up?view=theater
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
From the Victoria (B. C.) Times newspaper c.1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
From the Victoria (B. C.) Times newspaper c.1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Private Frederick Robert Maitland
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Frederick R. Maitland born Winnipeg, Manitoba October 11, 1898 died August 8, 1918 France, son of Peter J. & Elizabeth A. Maitland and husband to Florence Pitts Maitland. Enlisted at Winnipeg, Manitoba with the 19th Cameron Highlanders of Canada June 16, 1915, was posted to the 43rd Batt., Men of the North on arrival in Britain November 4, 1915. Proceeded to France, February 20, 1916. Wounded in action and invalided to Britain June 11, 1916. Transfered to 14th Reserve Batt. May 8, 1917. Returned to France and re-allocated to 43rd Batt. April 8, 1918 Died of wounds August 8, 1918. Service Awards: British War Medal and Victory Medal (PAC April 23 1975)
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Frederick Robert & Charlotte Pearl Maitland aged 3 years -1901 They were the 8th and 9th children of Peter and Elizabeth Maitland's 11 children.
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Frederick and Lottie Maitland aged 12 years 1910 Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Getting ready for a brothers departure. Harold Maitland 13 years old, Private Ernie Maitland 19 years old, Lottie Maitland and Frederick R. Maitland 16 years old, 1914.
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F.R. Maitland inscription on the Vimy Ridge Memorial, France.
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Fredrick R. Maitland's mother Elizabeth and twin sister Lottie, mourning his death. Note the Canadian Maple Leaf pins on his mother's blouse.
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In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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From the Daily Colonist of August 27, 1918. Image taken from web address of https://archive.org/details/dailycolonist60y226uvic/mode/1up?view=theater
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From the Victoria (B. C.) Times newspaper c.1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Victoria (B. C.) Times newspaper c.1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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