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Arthur Jamieson

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
739233
Unit at enlistment: 
114th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
No
Date of death: 
June 2nd, 1917
Cemetery: 
Wimereux Communal Cemetery - Pas de Calais, France - II.L.10.
Commemorated at: 
Six Nations Memorial Plaque, S.S. No. 2 Roll of Honour, Ohsweken
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Six Nations, Tuscarora Township, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
Six Nations, Ohsweken, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Six Nations, Ohsweken, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Amateur runner
Religious denominations: 
Baptist
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
23
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Circumstances of Casualty: Died (Chronic Nephritis Uraemia) at No. 8 Stationary Hospital, Wimereux.

BX June 7, 1917

Indian Runner Wounded

HAMILTON, June 6.  Arthur Jamieson, 114th Battalion, was reported in tonight’s casualty list.  Jamieson was well known in this district and in sporting circles, having competed in most of the big races during the past four years.  His best performance was accomplished in Hamilton, where in a field of twelve he captured the Herald road race in 1914, Jimmy Dillon and Percy Weir, both of Toronto, taking second and third place, respectively.  Jamieson also took part in the 1915 and 1916 Herald races, but had to be content with second place on both occasions.  He went overseas with the Ohsweken platoon of the 114th Battalion of Haldimand.

BX June 14, 1917

Mrs. Lucy Butler received a telegram from Ottawa on Tuesday last stating that her son, Arthur Jamieson was seriously ill and on the following day Wednesday received another notifying her that he had died.  He enlisted with the 114th Battalion under Lt.-Col. Thompson.  While at the front he was a despatcher.

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