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Sgt. Arthur Rice Vine - 6th Battalion Fort Garry HorseEntry/Object ID
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Arthur Rice VineContext
Sgt. Arthur Rice Vine - 6th Battalion Fort Garry Horse
Art was born on May 2, 1889 at Bristol, England. He came to Battleford in 1912 and joined "D" Squadron, 22nd S.L.H., going to Valcartier; he was T.O.S. in the Transport Section, 6th Bn. Fort Garry Horse on September 24, 1914. Art served at the front with the Fort Garry Horse, and was in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. On his return to Battleford, which was April 16, 1919, he farmed west of Battleford for a few years and then became caretaker of the Battleford Post Office, in 1924, until retiring in 1957. Art married Margaret Davies and there were 4 children, Bill, who served in the R.C.A.F. in WWII, Rose Marie, Gladys Doreen, and Pat. Art Vine died on September 24, 1969 and is buried at the Battleford Cemetery.
Top of Page (Handwritten Notations)
* Top Right: No. 7423 / Folio [unmarked]
ATTESTATION PAPER.
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
Questions to be Put Before Attestation
1. What is your name?
* Arthur Vine.
2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born?
* Bristol, England
3. What is the name of your next-of-kin?
* Mrs. Maud Vine (Wife)
4. What is the address of your next-of-kin?
* 15 Devonshire Road, Bristol, Eng.
5. What is the date of your birth?
* May 2 - 1888
6. What is your Trade or Calling?
* Teamster.
7. Are you married?
* Yes.
8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated?
* Yes.
9. Do you now belong to the Active Militia?
* No.
10. Have you ever served in any Military Force?
* No.
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.
* Signature of Man: Arthur Vine
* Signature of Witness: Chas. H. Dacre
Declaration to be Made by Man on Attestation
I, Arthur Vine, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagements by me now made, and I hereby engage and agree to serve in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force, and to be attached to any arm of the service therein, for the term of one year, or during the war now existing between Great Britain and Germany should that war last longer than one year, and for six months after the termination of that war provided His Majesty should so long require my services, or until legally discharged.
* Date: Sept 22, 1914.
* Signature of Recruit: Arthur Vine
* Signature of Witness: Chas. H. Dacre
Oath to be Taken by Man on Attestation
I, Arthur Vine, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth, His Heirs and Successors, and that I will as in duty bound honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity, against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of all the Generals and Officers set over me. So help me God.
* Date: Sept 22, 1914.
* Signature of Recruit: Arthur Vine
* Signature of Witness: Chas. H. Dacre
Certificate of Magistrate
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me that if he made any false answer to any of the above questions he would be liable to be punished as provided in the Army Act.
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence.
I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said Recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me, at Valcartier this 22 day of Sept, 1914.
* Signature of Justice: G. S. Moyes
* Certification: I certify that the above is a true copy of the Attestation of the above-named Recruit.
* Signature: G. S. Moyes, Capt. (Approving Officer)
* Bottom Left Stamp: 200 M.-8-14. / H. Q. 1772-39-113.Created By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
