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| Capt A.F. McKinlay |
Archibald Franklin (Frank) McKinlay was born on September 24, 1882 to Angus and Margaret McKinlay of Georgetown, Ontario. Lieutenant McKinlay died on August 8, 1918 in France during the 1st world war. He is buried at Hangard Community Cemetery Extension just outside the small village of Hangard, Somme, France. Frank held his captain's certificate for five years prior to enlisting, but reverted in England so that he might reach France quickly. In a letter to his mother from his commanding office, Lt. Col McCordick stated:
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial has a page devoted to Frank with information, letters and pictures.
Prior to joining the army, Frank was a travelling textile salesman who resided in St. Catherines, Ontario. He never married.
Frank was best man at the wedding of his sister, Barbara Jesse McKinlay to Dr. Clement Devine. His sister Margaret Edna was a bridesmaid.
Frank had 5 siblings:
Isabella Lyla 1877-1953
Margaret Edna 1881-1956
James Murray 1886-1960
Barbara Jesse 1889-1974
Alexander Nicholl 1891-1958
"a better man than Frank hardly exists"
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial has a page devoted to Frank with information, letters and pictures.
Prior to joining the army, Frank was a travelling textile salesman who resided in St. Catherines, Ontario. He never married.
Frank was best man at the wedding of his sister, Barbara Jesse McKinlay to Dr. Clement Devine. His sister Margaret Edna was a bridesmaid.
Frank had 5 siblings:
Isabella Lyla 1877-1953
Margaret Edna 1881-1956
James Murray 1886-1960
Barbara Jesse 1889-1974
Alexander Nicholl 1891-1958
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| Grave of Lieutenant A. McKinlay |
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| Entrance to the small village of Hangard, Somme. FR |
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