Albert William Dore MM

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
109312
Unit at enlistment: 
4th Canadian Mounted Rifles
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Paris Cemetery, Soldiers' Plot, Paris, Ontario
Awards or decorations: 
Military Medal
Commemorated at: 
Penmans Ltd. Honour Roll
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Oxfordshire
Birth city: 
Milton
Address at enlistment: 
Paris, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Milton, Oxfordshire, England
Trade or calling: 
Farmer
Employer: 
Penmans Box Factory
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
20
Gallantry medals: 
Yes

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 29805
Date: October 27, 1916
Honour or Award: Military Medal
Name: Albert William Dore (109312)
Unit: 4th C.M.R.

Details: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying despatches on frequent occasions under rifle and shell fire. He carried despatches in daylight through places which were considered too dangerous to allow other ranks to use.

BX March 30, 1954

Albert Dore

PARIS, Albert Dore, 62, died suddenly Tuesday at his home, 93 Dumfries Street. Born in England he had resided in Paris for the last 43 years.  He was a member of St. James’ Anglican Church and the Paris branch of the Canadian Legion.  He served overseas with the Canadian army in the First World War.  Survivors include his widow, the former Edith Wakefield; one son, Albert Jack, Paris; four daughters, Mrs. William (Edith) Newstead, Mrs. Don (Margaret) Rush and Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Wilson, all of Paris, and Mrs. Les (Kathleen) Drysdale, R. 7 Galt; two brothers, Fred and Thomas Dore, both in England, three sisters in England and 11 grandchildren.  Mr. Dore is resting at the Bruce B. Smith Funeral Home, Grand River and Banfield Streets.  Funeral service will be held at St. James’ Anglican Church, Thursday at 2 p.m.  Rev. H,K.L. Charlton will be in charge. Interment will be in Paris Cemetery.