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Munro Letters- 1916 Oct 17- from Officer I. C. Record Office to Rev. James E. Munro

Description

Telegram from Ottawa to James E. Munro advising him that his son, Gordon Munro, was killed in action.

Munro Letters- 1916 Oct 17- from Officer I. C. Record Office to Rev. James E. Munro

Transcription

Ottawa Ont October 17 1916

To Rev J E Munroe Oakville

Deeply regret inform you 47904 A. Corp. Hugh Gordon Munroe Infantry Officially reported died of wounds No. 49 Casualty Clearing Station Moyptalle October 9th 1916 Gunshot wounds arms and legs

Officer I. C. Record Office

Munro Letters- 1916 Oct 17- from Officer I. C. Record Office to Rev. James E. Munro

Description

Telegram from Ottawa to James E. Munro advising him that his son, Gordon Munro, was killed in action.

Object ID

2017.22.97