Arthur Leo Rowley

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

124397

Unit at enlistment:

70th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

St. Joseph's Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Brant

Birth city:

Brantford, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

116 Grand River Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

116 Grand River Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Miller

Religious denominations:

Roman Catholic

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

BX October 19, 1916

Private Arthur Leo Rowley is in Hospital

Mr. Martin Rowley, 116 West Mill Street, this morning received word that his son, Private Arthur Leo Rowley had been admitted to No. 32 General hospital at Wimereux, on Oct. 9. Pte. Rowley enlisted in London with the 70th Battalion, and was later transferred to the 58th. Previous to enlistment he was in the United States. When the call came he decided to come home and do his bit. While passing through London on his way to this city he joined up with the 70th Battalion.

BX April 2, 1917

A party of three returned heroes, one on crutches and all badly injured, arrived in the city last evening shortly before 8 o'clock. Although the train was late, a goodly crowd and representatives of the Soldier’s Aid Commission met the party which consisted of the following returned men: J. Pizzey, 205 Marlboro Street, A.L. Rowley, West Mill Street, and A.V. Scearce, 108 St. George Street. Of the party Private Rowley was in the worst condition, having to use crutches. Members of the Soldiers’ Aid Commission were on hand and ushered the party into the commodious waiting room where a welcome home was given the men. W.F. Cockshutt, M.P., made a brief address of welcome. Messrs. Cockshutt, Fitton and Dowling then took the men to their respective homes in their automobiles.

BX May 10, 1927

Arthur L. Rowley

The death took place at St. Joseph’s hospital, Guelph, on Monday, of Arthur L. Rowley, in his 38th year. Besides his sorrowing widow, he leaves two daughters, Catharine and Marguerite, one sister, Mrs. E.L. Martin, of this city, and two brothers, John, Detroit and Joseph, Buffalo. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. E.L. Martin on Wednesday morning to St. Mary’s church and to St. Joseph’s cemetery for interment.

BX May 11, 1927

Arthur Rowley

The funeral of the late Arthur Rowley took place this morning from the residence of his sister, Mrs. E.L. Marin, Stanley Street, to St. Mary’s Church, Rev. P.J. Padden officiating. The pallbearers were: Peter Casey, John King, Charles Barron, Charles Casey, W. McVittie, and Henry Crocock. Interment took place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.