| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880514 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn., 18th Bn. |
| Resident | Wallaceburg |
Regimental number: 880514 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9265 – 22, Item: 249580, PDF:- B9265-SO22. Date of Birth 02/07/1885 at Colchester, Essex, England. Son of Annie Steggles of 76 Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, England. Living in Wallaceburg, ON. Next of Kin: Annie Steggles A labourer. (single). Attestation: 20/03/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn.O/S. 186th BN. CDP 5/12/17.
Apparent Age: 30 yrs. 8 Mths., Height: 5’ 4 ½ “, Girth: 36 ½ “, Complexion: – Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Weight: 143#. Medical 17 Mar, 1916 at Wallaceburg, ON. “Fit”.
He trained at Camp Borden – 13/09/16 – Routine.
Embarked from Halifax NS., aboard the S.S. Lapland 28/03/17. Debarked at Liverpool, England, 7/04/17. Proceeded over seas (France)to the 18th Bn. 26/08/17. Arrived at the $th Bn.
TOS: 13/03/16 – Mar 1916 to 1 April 17. With the 18th Bn. Cdn. Inf. In France – Date of service 27/08/17 to the 4th Res. Joined the 18th Cdn. – in the FIELD. It was reported Alfred had been wounded sadly he was reported Killed In Action – Rouen. At the time he was buried 13/11/17 at Levi Cott – Row A, rave 10 Map – D 21 A3.5, Ref. – KIA.
STEGGLES Initials: A Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: 18th Bn. KIA, Date of Death: 11/11/1917 Service No: 880514 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Levi Cottage Mem. 4. Cemetery: TYNE COT CEMETERY
The Memorial Cross: To Mrs. Annie Steggles, 76 Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, England. Mr. Thomas Steggles received the Memorial Scroll 28/05/20 and the Memorial Plaque 15/08/21. In memory of Alfred.
Regarding his WILL, all was bequeathed 7/03/17 to Mrs. Annie Staggers.
An article in the Wallaceburg ‘Courier’ 9 Sept. 2010 as follows
Pte. Alfred Steggles, who was killed in the battle of Passchendaele (11 Nov. 17) held special significance for a youthful Angus McVittie. A native of England Alf. Came to Wallaceburg and lived with the McVittie’s who look upon him as a son. His death hit him hard.
Among Alfred’s personal belongings retrieved from his clothing following his death was a cherished photo of little Angus McVittie, the same person who had shared her memories with us this week.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (05-12-1917), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9265 - 22, LAC, CVWM, Wallaceburg Courier |
| Supplemental Information | KIA, Date of Death: 11/11/1917 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Levi Cottage Mem. 4. Cemetery: TYNE COT CEMETERY |
| Height | 5'4 1/2" |
| Weight | 143 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 30 yrs. 8 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 02/07/1885 at Colchester, Essex, England |
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