102nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Canadian Army)
Date Of Birth:
17/09/1891
Died:
27/09/1918 (Killed in Action)
Age:
26
Summary
According to his attestation papers, Robert McIntyre was born in Derry, Ireland on 17th September 1891. Robert McIntyre emigrated to the USA. Prior to enlisting, Robert worked as a labourer. Robert McIntyre enlisted in Toronto, Canada on 9th October 1917. He gave his next of kin as his wife, Rebecca McIntyre, who was living in Philadelphia. Private Robert McIntyre was serving with the 102nd Battalion of the Canadian Infantry when he was killed in action on 27th September 1918. He was killed by shell fire during military operations at Bourlon Wood.
Further Information
According to his attestation papers, Robert McIntyre was born in Derry, Ireland on 17th September 1891.
Robert McIntyre emigrated to the USA.
Prior to enlisting, Robert worked as a labourer.
Robert McIntyre enlisted in Toronto, Canada on 9th October 1917. He gave his next of kin as his wife, Rebecca McIntyre, who was living at 2220 East Harold Street, Philadelphia, U.S.A. He was a Presbyterian.
Private Robert McIntyre was serving with the 102nd Battalion of the Canadian Infantry when he was killed in action on 27th September 1918.
The Canadian Circumstances of Death Register records that Private McIntyre was killed in action on 27th September 1918. He was killed by shell fire during military operations at Bourlon Wood.
Private Robert McIntyre is buried in Anneux British Cemetery in Nord, France.
There is a Robert McIntyre is listed on the memorial in Bellaghy Presbyterian Church and also on Castledawson War Memorial.
The CWGC record Private Robert McIntyre as the husband of Mrs Robert McIntyre, of 2223E, Huntingdon Street., Philadelphia, U.S.A.
