Nine Elms Military Cemetery, Thelus, France. Photo: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
by Brittany, Myles, Kevin, James, Ryan and Yeji
On June 9. 1894, George Willard Kirk was born to father James Kirk, and mother Jennie Kirk. George has two siblings, a younger brother and a younger sister. Murray Kirk was born in June. 1896, and his sister was born in July. 1897.
George’s father James founded in a dry good and general store in 1866 located on the corner of King and Germaine Street. His mother Jennie would stay at home and take care of the children and the house.
George went to Saint John High School and was in the graduating class of 1914. On November 15. 1915 George filled out the Attestation papers, he would of been 18 years of age. At the time he filled out the papers George resided at 77 High Street, Saint John New Brunswick. George was a farmer before he joined the military. He had hazel eyes, and brown hair. George stood at 5 feet and 8inches.
26th Battalion Saint John Fusiliers and Ammunition Column Leaving Saint John, 13 June 1915. Source: New Brunswick Museum collections
George Willard Kirk was in the Canadian Infantry Unit and was in the 26th Bn. George fought in the battle of Vimy Ridge.
George Willard Kirk died on April 17. 1917. George was 23 years of age when he died. George is buried in the Nine Elms Military Cemetery in France.
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