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Record #15838
Name :
: Arthur Wisdom IRVINE (1898 - 1918)
  aka : Arthur Wisdon Ervine


Father
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 21 Mar 1898

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 15 Nov 1918   Notes : Shrapnel Wounds Received in Battle
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Devon, Bideford
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 19 Oct 1909
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Sicilian

Placement Family
: Scharf
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesA birth registration was found for Arthur Wisdom Irvine: Date: Jun 1898; District: Bideford; County: Devon; Volume: 5b; Page: 463.

In 1909, Arthur Ervine, 11, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 161 Barnardo children en route to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

On August 19, 1916, at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Arthur Wisdon Ervine, 18, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided at Rural Route No. 2, Stittsville, Ontario, Canada; that he was born in Bideford, England; that his next of kin was his guardian, Dr. Barnard's [sic] home, 50-52 Peter's St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada; that his date of birth was March 21, 1898; that he was a farmer; and that he was not married. He was described as 5 foot 2-1/2 inches in height; medium complexion; blue eyes; brown hair. He was a member of the Church of England.

The Toronto Star
Monday, November 4, 1918

BARNARDO BOY WOUNDED

Pte. Arthur E. Ervine Hurt Second Time--Won Medal for Good Conduct

Word has been received at Dr. Barnardo's Home, 50 Peter street, that Pte. Arthur W. Ervine has been been wounded in the right arm by shrapnel. He enlisted with the 207th Battalion on October 28, 1917. On arriving in England he was transferred to the Canadian Infantry Battalion. Pte. Ervine is 20 years of age. He also won Dr. Barnardo's medal for good conduct. In August, 1918, he was wounded in the back by gunshot. Prior to enlisting he was employed by William Scharf, of South Marsh, Ont.

Toronto Star
November 21, 1918

Pte. A. W. Ervine Dead

Pte. A. W. Ervine, who was recently reported wounded, has since succumbed to his injuries. He was 20 years of age, and prior to enlisting was employed by William Scharf, of South Marsh, Ont. He was a former Barnardo boy, and was a winner of Dr. Barnardo's good conduct medal.

He is buried at Manchester Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Grave Reference: S. 124. 
ContributorsCreated : 2012-01-05 14:37:32 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-01-05 14:52:01 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
7857 DUNN, Rosa1892ENG,    , Bideford Oct 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
7859 DUNN, Walter John1896ENG,    , Bideford Jul 1905 : Southwark CAN Barnardos  
15838 IRVINE, Arthur Wisdom1898ENG, DEV, Bideford Oct 1909 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos