Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Alfred Perry
In memory of:
Constable Alfred Perry
June 8, 1889
Belly River, Northwest Territories
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Service Number:
2181
Age:
20
Additional Information
Enlistment:
July 12, 1888
Cst. Perry previously worked as a labourer. In addition, he had served in the Militia in England. Cst. Perry drowned in the Belly River, near Lethbridge, Northwest Territories, while on patrol (today it is part of Alberta). It was not until 1968 that it was noted that his name was not on the Honour Roll. Originally he was to be entered on the Honour Roll as #13A.
Commemorated on Page 136 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
Digital Collection
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Inscription on Grave marker – Photo courtesy of www.rcmpgraves.com -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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