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Military service
Service number:
27853
Age:
23
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Division:
15th Bn.
Birth:
April 22, 1892
Enlistment:
Toronto, Ontario
Death:
April 24, 1915
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30
Additional information
Son of Lt. Col. E. Aikenhead and Mrs. M. L. Aikenhead, of Great Elm, Frome, Somerset, England.
Digital gallery of Private Robert Aikenhead
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Biography
Photo and bio from De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 (you already have a copy of this notice, but this is a clearer version) -
Newspaper clipping
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Newspaper clipping
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Newspaper clipping
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Roll of honour
From the book " The Roll of Honour" by The Marquis De Ruvigny. -
Badge
Cap Badge - 15th Bn CEF submitted by Capt (Ret'd) Steve Gilbert on behalf of 15th Bn Memorial Project. -
Badge
Shoulder Patch - 15th Bn CEF submitted by Capt (Ret'd) Steve Gilbert on behalf of 15th Bn Memorial Project. -
Newspaper Clipping
Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Memorial
One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial is located in the town of St. Julien. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Memorial
One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Inscription on Menin Gate
Menin Gate panel where Private Robert Aikenhead is commemorated. Photo by BGen Young (ret) and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project team with permission of 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. -
Record of Service
Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project team with permission of 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. -
Newspaper Clipping
Source: The Globe, Toronto Saturday December 4, 1915 -
Memorial
Inscription on the Menin Gate … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Photo of ROBERT AIKENHEAD
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram June 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Aikenhead
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Aikenhead
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Aikenhead
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Aikenhead
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Aikenhead
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Aikenhead
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Aikenhead
Digital gallery of
Private Robert Aikenhead
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 3 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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