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When war broke out on 4 August 1914 John Arundell was a bank clerk, at the Royal Bank of Canada in Montreal. In his Attestation at Valcartier ten days later he declared two years militia experience in the Victoria Rifles of Canada. He was posted to the 14th Battalion the Royal Montreal Regiment. The witness to his Oath was a friend from Halifax and St. Paul’s, Albert Major, a new Lieutenant of the same Battalion. They sailed for England in the First Contingent, Canadian Expeditionary Force.

Albert lasted a bit longer than John. When the news of his death reached his anguished mother, she had to understand how she had lost her beloved “Jack”. Months later she received a response. His Platoon Lieutenant reported the circumstances of his Sergeant’s death, shot by a shell as he helped his wounded officer limp towards the dressing station.

John D’Auvergne Harris ArundellBorn 14 May 1889

Killed in action 24 April 1915

Age 26

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Great War"For King

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