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James R Daly

In memory of:

Sergeant James R Daly

April 6, 1917

Military Service


Service Number:

40161

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Citation(s):

1914-15 Star

Additional Information


Born:

December 8, 1895
Maniwaki, Quebec

Enlistment:

September 22, 1914
Valcartier, Quebec

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Denis Daley, North Bay, Ontario. He listed he was single and his occupation was that of a clerk.

Commemorated on Page 224 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

HIGHLAND CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

II. C. 44.

Location:

Roclincourt is a village a little north of Arras and east of the road from Arras to Lens and Lille.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Medal
  • Medal (back)– Reverse side of medals awarded to Sgt. J.R. Daly.  A George V Memorial Cross and 1915 star.  Gnr J. R. Daly went overseas with the First Canadian Contingent as a member of the 1st Bde Canadian Field Artillery. He served continuosly in France and Flanders from Feb 1915 until he was killed in action 6 April 1917.
  • Letter– Excerpt from the September 1917 War Diary of the 1st Brigade, C.F.A. referring to the death of Sgt. J.R. Daly.
  • Gravemarker

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