Pte. Murray Jack Light

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Fred Light Museum

Name/Title

Pte. Murray Jack Light

Entry/Object ID

FL-2026-33-01

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Murray Jack Light

Context

Pte. Murray Jack Light - 10th Canadian Battalion Regimental No. 441287 1898–1973 53rd Saskatchewan BN. Jack is the son of Frederick W. and Phyllis Light and was born at the N.W.M.P. barracks in Regina on February 27, 1898. His family moved to Battleford in 1902 and he attended school in Battleford. Jack enlisted underage on April 1, 1915 in Battleford in the 53rd Prince Albert Battalion. He transferred to the 10th Canadian Bn. in France and later transferred to the Lord Strathcona Horse. After discharge he served in the Alberta Provincial Police, later going into the automotive business at Hythe, Alberta. Jack died on August 6, 1973 and is buried in Hythe. Attestation Paper: Left Page ATTESTATION PAPER. CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION. 1. What is your name? Murray Jack Light. 2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Regina, Saskatchewan 3. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Phyllis M. Light, Battleford, Sask. 4. What is the address of your next-of-kin? Battleford, Saskatchewan 5. What is the date of your birth? February 27th, 1897. 6. What is your Trade or Calling? Student. 7. Are you married? No. 8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated and inoculated? Yes. 9. Do you now belong to the Active Militia? No. 10. Have you ever served in any Military Force? Yes Saskatchewan Light Horse, Battleford 11. Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? Yes. 12. Are you willing to be attested to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes. DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION. I, Jack Light, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true... Date April 1st, 1915. (Signature of Recruit) M. J. Light (Signature of Witness) J. H. Pickford OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION. I, Jack Light, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth... Date April 1st, 1915. (Signature of Recruit) M. J. Light (Signature of Witness) J. H. Pickford CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE. The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me... The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence... ...at Battleford this 1st day of April 1915. (Signature of Justice) John Hayward Attestation Paper: Right Page Description of Murray Jack Light on Enlistment. * Apparent Age: 18 years 1 months. * Height: 5 ft. 8 ins. * Chest measurement: * Girth when fully expanded: 33 ins. * Range of expansion: 3 ins. * Complexion: Fair * Eyes: Blue * Hair: Brown Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease: Small scar right foot. * Church of England: Yes * Presbyterian: * Methodist: * Baptist or Congregationalist: * Roman Catholic: * Other Denominations: CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION. I consider him* Fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force. Date: April 1st, 1915. Place: Battleford, Sask. (Medical Officer) W. J. S. Millar CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT. Jack Light having been finally approved and inspected by me this day... (Signature of Officer) [Signature unreadable] Lt. Col. Date: April 1st, 1915.

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10th Canadian Battalion, 53rd Saskatchewan Battalion

Created By

Justin M. Miller

Create Date

August 30, 2026

Updated By

Justin M. Miller

Update Date

September 14, 2026