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Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 18.09.1914
  • Place of enlistment: Valcartier, Quebec, Canada
  • Service no: 27465
  • Rank: Private
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  • Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
  • Unit/Ship: 15th Battalion

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11.12.1890
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
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  • Occupation: Farmer
  • Mother:

    Elizabeth Coventry, Cransley Farm, Invergowrie

  • Father:

    James Coventry

  • Siblings:

    James, Maggie, Susan & Margaret

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More about Andrew Coventry

For more information on Andrew, visit his Service Record.

He was the brother of L/Cpl James Melville Coventry, 407068, 1st Battalion Canadian Infantry, who was killed in action, 22.02.1917.

Andrew was taken prisoner 05.06.1915 and initially held captive at Bellelager, before being transferred to Hamlin. He was repatriated back to the UK 03.01.1919.

Information researched and supplied Gary Thomson

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