1914 - Sketch drawings by Private Duncan Shepard McFadyen 457307 of the 6oth Battalion (One of 172 Canadian Grenadier Guards volunteers)

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

1914 - Sketch drawings by Private Duncan Shepard McFadyen 457307 of the 6oth Battalion (One of 172 Canadian Grenadier Guards volunteers)

Description

Examples of hand sketch drawings created by a CGG Soldier – "Valcartier 1914" Part of D.S. McFadyen's correspondence with his sister, Jessie Johnston (1899-1978). ABOUT THE CGG SOLDIER 457307 Private Duncan Shepard McFadyen was born in London England on 28th July, 1896. He joined 1st Regiment Grenadier Guards of Canada in 1912 and was a Corporal with CGG when he enlisted with the 60th Battalion CEF on 12 June 1915. Upon arrival in the UK, he was transferred to the 18th Bn CEF and became Machine Gun Course Qualified before heading to the front. He was Killed in Action (KIA) while serving with the 18th Bn CEF on 25th April 1916.

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

June 11, 2022

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

October 13, 2024