Remembered
On This Day, 11 May 1915

George Clarence Gliddon died of wounds on this day in 1915

George Clarence Gliddon
George Clarence Gliddon

George Gliddon was born at Rodney, Ontario on 6 June 1888. His parents were John Gliddon and Mary née (Baker).

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.

University Of Toronto
University of Toronto

Enlisting at Valcartier in September 1914, George became the Medical Officer of the 10th Battalion. Valcartier Camp was close to the Quebec City harbour so ideal for embarkation to Britain.

Valcartier Section Of The Camp

The Battalion proceeded to the England in October 1914.

Men Of The 10Th (Alberta) Battalion Pass Stonehenge
Men of the 10th (Alberta) Battalion pass Stonehenge

He arrived in France in February 1915 and served during the Second Battle of Ypres.

Ypres Square, May 1915 © IWM Q 56727
Ypres Square, May 1915 © IWM Q 56727

George was wounded near St.Julien on 4 May and died of his injuries on 11 May 1915. He is now buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension.

Bailleul Communal Cemetery
Bailleul Communal Cemetery

Capt George Clarence Gliddon, 10th Battalion CEF

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