11 May 1915: Captain George Clarence Gliddon
George Clarence Gliddon died of wounds on this day in 1915.
George Gliddon was born at Rodney, Ontario on 6 June 1888. His parents were John Gliddon and Mary née (Baker)
University of Toronto
A graduate of St Thomas College and the University of Toronto where he studied medicine between 1909 and 1914, he was about to enter practice as a physician in partnership with his brother when war broke out.
Valcartie Camp was close to the Quebec City harbour so ideal for embarkation to Britain.
Enlisting at Valcartier in September 1914, George became the Medical Officer of the 10th Battalion and proceeded to the England in October.
Men of the 10th (Alberta) Battalion pass Stonehenge
He arrived in France in February 1915 and served during the Second Battle of Ypres. He was wounded near St.Julien on 4 May and died of his injuries on 11 May 1915.
Ypres Square, May 1915 © IWM Q 56727
Bailleul Communal Cemetery
George is now buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension.
Capt George Clarence Gliddon, 10th Bn CEF
11 May 1915
Initially researched by David O'Mara.
Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1919; Gliddon GC WW1 Family Records (ancestry); 1891, 1901, 1911 Census of Canada.