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Person Record
Metadata
Name |
McCurdy, William Henry |
Born |
August 1891 |
Birthplace |
Vesta, Bruce County, Ontario |
Deceased |
Feb 7, 1948 |
Deceased |
Chesley, Ontario |
Occupation |
William Henry McCurdy was born in August of 1891 in Vesta, Bruce County, Ontario. On February 12, 1916, William enlisted with 160 Battalion "A" Company. During World War I, he served in both England and France. William owned and operated McCurdy's Tire Shop and McCurdy's Appliances, Sporting Goods and Television in Chesley. He was the first President of the Chesley Branch 144 of the Canadian Legion and was a member for a period of nineteen years. On February 7, 1948, William passed away. |
Places |
Chesley, ON Vesta, Bruce County, ON |
Sources |
Sources: a) Chesley Centennial Committee. "Chesley... Past & Present: 1880-1980." Chesley Centennial Committee, 1980. Print. b) Legion Ontario Command. "Military Service Recognition Book, Volume IV." Fenety Marketing Services, 2017 |
