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Archibald McCoy

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772163
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Brantford, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
209 Park Avenue, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
209 Park Avenue, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Bed maker
Religious denominations: 
Roman Catholic
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
27

Letters and documents

BX May 17, 1917

Private A. McCoy, who is reported wounded, formerly resided at 209 Park Avenue. He was a single man and went overseas with the first overseas battalion of the “Duffs.”

BX May 26, 1917

Word was received in the city yesterday by his sisters from Private Archie McCoy, stating the nature of his condition. Archie was wounded on May 4 in the heavy fighting being buried in a dugout with five others, all being killed but two. Archie considers himself very lucky. He is now confined to the Scottish Red Cross Hospital, Bellahouston, Scotland suffering from shot in the face, affecting the sight of the left eye. Archie went overseas with the First Brant Battalion and formerly resided with his sister, Mrs. Hamilton, 209 Park Avenue.

BX October 9, 1918

A telegram received by his sister yesterday states that Private Archie McCoy has been admitted to No. 32 Stationary Hospital, Wimereux, Sept. 29, suffering from gunshot wound and right leg fracture. Pte. McCoy left here with the First Brant Battalion and has been in France about two years.

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