Circumstances of Casualty: Killed in Action. On the 29th October 1917, he was on duty with a pack train party leading a mule loaded with ammunition towards the front line. As they were proceeding along the Zonnebeke Road, and when about 200 yards from the point where the road, crosses the Ypres-Roulers Railway, an enemy shell exploded nearby, and Private Jordan was instantly killed at about 5 o’clock in the evening.
BX November 21, 1917
Private Arthur Jordan, Killed in Action
Private Arthur Jordan, late of the 84th Battalion, has been killed in action. The first intimation his wife, who resides at 52 Ontario Street, had of his death, was contained in a letter of condolence and sympathy sent to her by his comrades in the machine gun section, of which he was a member. Private Jordan was killed almost instantly while taking ammunition to the guns on October 29. Before enlisting he was a prominent member of the Salvation Army. The letter which Mrs. Jordan received was as follows:
It is with deepest regret and heartfelt sympathy for yourself and the children that we, the chums of your dear husband, convey to you our admiration for his gallantry and cheerfulness in the midst of danger. He was admired by all the transport section always, cheerful, and one who set an example of the life that is worthwhile to his companions by his true characteristics of manhood. He was struck by shrapnel whilst taking ammunition to the guns, and passed away to his Heavenly Home 16 minutes later, never regaining consciousness, the time being approximately 6.30 in the evening, October 29, 1917. His last resting place is marked by a substantial cross, showing the date and year on which he gave up his life for peace and liberty, paying the price by his life for humanity and rightfulness. We all realize the sadness and grief which has shadowed your home, and may the peace that passeth all understanding rest with you and your children through the days that are to come. In conclusion we one and all wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and yours in this your hour of bereavement.
Yours very sincerely,
Members of 16th C.M.G. Company,