Name/Title
Pte. Frederick Patrick McGinnis - Lord Strathcona's Horse R.C.Entry/Object ID
FL-2026-33-19Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Frederick Patrick McGinnisContext
Pte. Frederick Patrick McGinnis - Lord Strathcona's Horse
R.C.
Fred, the son of Inspector Thomas and Sara McGinnis, was born on April 7, 1889 in Swift Current, Assiniboia, N.W.T. Inspector McGinnis served in the Riel Rebellion, receiving the 1885 Saskatchewan Rebellion Medal. Inspector McGinnis was transferred to Battleford, and he and his family moved on May 20, 1902. Fred served four years in the 22nd Saskatchewan Light Horse before he left for Valcartier. He was Taken on Strength in Base Co. 6th Bn. Fort Garry Horse, and overseas, in the field, he was T.O.S. in the Lord Strathcona's Horse, R.C. on June 9, 1915. Fred served at the front and did not return to Battleford until July 1919. Fred and Mrs. McGinnis had a son, Maynard. Fred died on March 31, 1968, and is buried in the Battleford Cemetery.
Description of Frederic Patrick McGinnis on Enlistment.
Apparent Age: 24 years
(To be determined according to the instructions given in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.)
Height: 5 ft. 8 1/2 ins.
Girth when fully expanded: 36 ins.
Range of expansion: 2 1/2 ins.
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark
Religious Denominations:
Roman Catholic [Checked]
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease.
(Should the Medical Officer be of opinion that the recruit has served before, he will, unless the man acknowledges to any previous service, attach a slip to that effect, for the information of the Approving Officer.)
Scar on upper lip.
Mole on left arm.
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
I have examined the above-named Recruit and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
He can see at the required distance with either eye; his heart and lungs are healthy; he has the free use of his joints and limbs, and he declares that he is not subject to fits of any description.
I consider him* fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force.
Date: 17 Sept. 1914.
Place: Valcartier
[Signed] G. H. Cockburn
Capt. A.M.C.
Medical Officer.
*Insert here "fit" or "unfit."
CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT.
Fred Patrick McGinnis having been finally approved and inspected by me this day, and his Name, Age, Date of Attestation, and every prescribed particular having been recorded, I certify that I am satisfied with the correctness of this Attestation.
[Signed] W. W. MacAuley Capt.
Date: Sept 24 1914.
ATTESTATION PAPER. No. 15449
Folio 694
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
(ANSWERS)
1. What is your name? Frederick Patrick McGinnis
2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Swift Current, Sask
3. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Mrs. McGinnis
4. What is the address of your next-of-kin? Battleford
5. What is the date of your birth? 7 April 1891
6. What is your Trade or Calling? Drayman
7. Are you married? No
8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated? Yes
9. Do you now belong to the Active Militia? Yes
10. Have you ever served in any Military Force? 22nd Sask Light Horse 4 yrs.
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
F P McGinnis (Signature of Man).
William Bagby (Signature of Witness).
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Fred Patrick McGinnis, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true...
Date Sept 24 1914.
F P McGinnis (Signature of Recruit)
William Bagby (Signature of Witness)
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Fred Patrick McGinnis, make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth...
Date Sept 24 1914.
F P McGinnis (Signature of Recruit)
William Bagby (Signature of Witness)
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE.
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me...
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence...
I have taken care that he understands each question...
this 24 day of Sept 1914.
Wm M. McAna (Capt. Justice)
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Attestation of the above-named Recruit.
Wm M. McAna (Capt. Approving Officer)Cataloged By
Justin M. MillerCreated By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
