Rankin, Edward Harold (E. H.) Photo
Rank Lieutenant
Service # 931175
Unit # 225th Battalion, Royal Naval Transport, Vernon B.C., Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve in England
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Rank:  Lieutenant,  Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Date of Birth: 28/04/1884. RG150,Accession 1992-93/166 Box: 8095-43, Item: 587718, PDF:- B8095-SO 45.  Son of E. R. Rankin, K.C.; husband of Mary I. Rankin, of 50, Denton Rd., Hornsey, London. Born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Next of Kin: Maude S. Rankin, 168 Windemere Rd. Walkerville, ON.  An Accountant. Married (Separated). Service w/ 107th Regt. at Nelson BC. also with the 24th Kent Regt., Chatham, ON. Rank of Orderly Room as Sgt. (2 years). Attestation 27/02/1916 at Nelson, BC 

Apparent Age: 31 yrs. 10 mths. Height 6’, Girth: 36”, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Considered “Fit’” 27/02/16 at Nelson, BC.  

Edward H. Rankin, 225 Kootenay Bn. – BC. (931175) SOS – Transfer to Motor Patrol 17/08/16. SOS 18/08/16. SERVED W/225 TH BN. 1 Apr. 1916 to 1 Aug. 1917 to Royal Navy  Patrol. (wife Alma Ruby Purais,)  

Was serving with Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve in England at the time of death in February, 1919.  No decorations.  Date of Death: 06/02/1919, Age: 34; H.M. Mine Layer “407”

Grave Reference: N.W. 22. 6. Cemetery: BRIXHAM (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Supplemental Information Date of Death: 06/02/1919, Age: 34; H.M. Mine Layer "407" Grave Reference: N.W. 22. 6. Cemetery: BRIXHAM (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD
Height 6'
Eye Colour Brown
Age 31 yrs. 10 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace Chatham, Ont., Canada
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Grand Trunk Pacific R.R. Edmonton,Alberta.
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info Detoit, Michigan, 1907.
When Enlisted February 27th, 1916.
Where Enlisted Nelson, British Columbia
Next of Kin Maude S. Rankin, 168 Windemere Rd. Walkerville, On. 

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