Military51Bn11Jan1915n6wp0076
Edmonton Bulletin
11 Jan 1915
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EDMONTON BORN AND ALBERTA BORN RECRUITS ENLIST IN
FIFTY-FIRST BATTALION HERE
Most of Those Joining Are English Scotch and Irish, But Number of
Canadian Born is Increasing-- "We Are Getting a Regiment of Which Any
Commander Might Well be Proud," Says Lieut.-Col. Harwood.
Four more Edmonton-born men, and several Alberta-born men have answered
the call of duty and have enlisted with the 51st battalion, under Col. Harwood.
There are the two McLachlin boys-- H. D., aged eighteen, and H. F., aged
nineteen, sons of Mrs. McLachlin, 1137 27th street, both of whom were born in
Edmonton when it was comparatively an outpost of civilization. Other
Edmonton-born men are E. Mottershead, aged 21, son of A. Mottershead, Mount
Royal, Edmonton, and J. A. Larose, also aged 21, son of Joseph Larose,
Edmonton.
Others who have enlisted are F. Duggin, aged 19, son of Mrs. F. Duggin, 10914
82nd avenue, Edmonton, who was born in Calgary; Chas. Wingfield, aged 22, son
of Mrs. H. S. Wingfield, 1022 10th street, Edmonton, who was born in Medicine
Hat; and C. Bevington, who was born in Bruderheim.
Many Canadian-born Join.
As was the case with the previous contingents, by far the larger proportion of
the men in the 51st battalion are either English, Scotch, or Irish, but it is
gratifying to be able to record that during the past few days more
Canadian-born than heretofore have joined the colors. Drills are being
proceeded with steadily each day, the consequence being that the men are
rapidly becoming proficient. Many of the recruits of old country birth have had
previous military experience, and all the men have a fine physical appearance,
as might be expected in view of the rigorous medical examination. Col. Harwood,
in fact, is more than pleased with the men he is collecting around him.
"We may appear to be going a little slow," he said, "but at any
rate we are getting a regiment of which any commander might well be
proud."
What is the nucleus of a bugle band has been started within the past few days,
the bugles of the 101st regiment being used. It is hoped to enlarge the band at
an early opportunity.
Latest to Join.
Up to last night the names of 367 men had been placed on the rolls, 46 being
accepted yesterday. In addition to the previous lists published in the Bulletin
the following have joined the regiment: W. H. Ashbury, C. A. Disturnal, C. W.
Leifer, T. Seaton, J. Perry, T. H. Triscott, C. P. Maxey, J. R. Mildon, H.
Sacey, J. Reid, W. H. Brown, C. Bevington, W. F. Wraight, C. R. Howard, Wm.
Cullen, J. E. Stevenson, J. E. Fairhead, T. Moore, Geo. Tree, R. Fairhead, R.
G. McKankey, Geo. T. Barrie, Geo. W. Fowler, Robt. Molloy, J. B. Clark, N. E.
Gellipean, F. Duggin, J. Thompson, W. Lord, E. A. Niemeyer, G. W. Hooper, P. R.
Hooper, E. Wilkinson, T. Charlton, R. Klarson, A. Speers, G. Wright, S. Revell,
M. Crichton, G. E. Garrard, R. Tonsiquant, W. C. Pearce, J. Corrie, T. R.
Gavin, S. Nield, G. Wilford, A. C. Tricker, J. A. Delay, A. Barrett, J. Downes,
E. C. Head, A. Potts, J. S. Law, C. Hackett, C. H. Utz, Wm. Sterry, T. B.
Chapman, E. McLaren, T. C. Hierky, P. Forbes, E. Bryant, G. Bryant, D. O'Grady,
W. J. Campbell, H. F. McLachlin, H. D. McLachlin, Wm. Gilbert, M. A. Archer, F.
Denson, F. W. Nelson, J. J. Gardner, E. Neakin, and R. Clarkson.
EDMONTON SOLDIER WITH THE PATRICIAS WRITES FROM FRANCE
By Bulletin Leased Wire.
OTTAWA, Jan. 11-- Mrs. (Dr.) Robert Law has received a post card from her
brother, W. Burns, who is with the Patricia regiment. It was posted from the
army base post office in France, dated December 22nd. It states that the
regiment has arrived safely in France. It was stationed at the army base, but
he did not expect they would remain there long. Mr. Burns was formerly, of this
city, but lived in Edmonton when he enlisted.
Extracted by J. Kynman 2008-12-28
