Canada's Fallen September 13 to September 20, 1914
In the overarching history of the Great War, this week marked the beginning of the "
Race to the Sea" which is a term that describes attempts by both the Franco-British and German armies to envelop the northern flank of the opposing army through Picardy, Artois and Flanders. At home, Canadian troops were training in Canada. By the beginning of September, 32,000 were already at Valcartier camp training in anticipation of their departure to France.
September 13, 1914
Private John J. McKay of Morrisburg, Ontario died of pneumonia at age 32 leaving behind his wife, Mabel. He is buried at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Quebec City.
September 15, 1914
Private John N. Stevens is buried at Valcartier Military Cemetery.
September 17, 1914
Corporal George Hague (Haig), son of Joseph and Alberta Hague of Niagara Falls, drowned at Port Colborne on 17 September 1914 while bathing. He and another soldier were diving from a canoe near the Niagara Grain and Feed Company's mill. He was 18 at this death, and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
September 18, 1914
Lieutenant Fred Kellett died of heart disease and was given a military funeral. He was 36 years old and from Brandon, Manitoba. He is buried at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Quebec City.
September 19, 1914
Private R.A. Wellesley of Vancouver, BC died of pneumonia after a short illness and and is buried at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Quebec City.
September 20, 1914
Private John Thomas Insley of Edmonton also succumbed to pneumonia and is buried at Mount Hermon Cemetery, Quebec City.
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