marc leroux Posted 27 May , 2004 Share Posted 27 May , 2004 Private Moneypenney (487370) was killed on 16 November 1917, probably at Passchendaele. His battalion is not listed on the canadian virtual war memorial, but his attestation papers have "6th (handwritten) Overseas Universities Co" listed. I was thinking that this might refer to the 6th Battalion, and was wondering if anyone that had a nominal role could look this up for me. Any help would be appreciated. TIA marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.wight Posted 27 May , 2004 Share Posted 27 May , 2004 Marc, according to the CWGC he was with the PPCLI. I find the CWGC site gives more information than the Canadian Virtual War Memorial (save for when photos are added to an individual) so that's the one I tend to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Burns Posted 27 May , 2004 Share Posted 27 May , 2004 CWGC Hi Marc, He was in the Princess Pat's see above. I find it helps to cross reference the Canadian Virtual War memorial with the Commonwealth War Graves site. Take care, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Burns Posted 27 May , 2004 Share Posted 27 May , 2004 Now that's quick! Chris you beat me to it. Take care, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhill Posted 27 May , 2004 Share Posted 27 May , 2004 He was with the Princess Pats. The Universities' companies were raised specifically during 1915-1916 to reinforce the Pats. Nicholson points out the inefficiency of using prime officer material in this way, but that is how it happened. After 1916, the Pats were reinforced like any other Ontario battalion. Or at least, this is how I understand the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 27 May , 2004 Share Posted 27 May , 2004 Hi Marc: From the PPCLI's official history and nominal roll: 487370 Pte. J. Moneypenny; original unit 5th University Company; joined the PPCLI in the field September 21, 1916; KIA at Passchendaele, November 16, 1917. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc leroux Posted 28 May , 2004 Author Share Posted 28 May , 2004 Thanks to all, for the info! marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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