Alternate name(s):
Robert
Date of birth:
Wednesday, 31 March 1915
Marital status:
single
Ethnicity/Nationality:
Canadian
Hometown(s):
Lethbridge, Alberta; Calgary, Alberta
Education:
high school, 1 year; studied book-keeping, stenography; party school
Political affiliation:
Young Communist League, Communist Party of Canada, 1933
Involvement in On-to-Ottawa Trek:
Participated in the On-to-Ottawa Trek.
Prior military experience:
Canadian Militia 1934-36, 50th Battalion Calgary Regiment, Lance Corporal
Approximate date arrived in Spain:
1938-02-02 sailed
1938-02-15 arrived
Unit:
Mackenzie Papineau Battalion, Company 3; 59th Battalion, Company 3; Rank Cabo
Final status:
WIA 9 August 1938 during a night action; Fought during World War II with the Canadian Army; Died 1950
Sources:
Figueres List; RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 6, Delo 566, ll. 8-13; Momryk; Petrou; Ancestry
