Military Service
Service Number: M/104035
Age: 38
Force: Army
Unit: Calgary Highlanders, R.C.I.C.
Son of David Kirkwood and of Agnes (nee Galt) Kirkwood, of Ancaster, Ontario.
The following story was added to this memorial by an unknown person, source unknown.
"David was a bright young man who did well in school. However, he dropped out at age 15 in order to get a job to help support the family. He continued to work on farms in and around Ancaster until 1927.
He then moved to northern Ontario and western Canada to look for new opportunities. He eventually got a job working with diamond drilling crews, exploring for natural gas, primarily in southern Alberta.
David worked with Harry Keats, from the Hillsdown/Pine Lake area and subsequently met Florence Choveaux. The two fell deeply in love and were married on Jun 7, 1932 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Hillsdown.
David and Florence took up farming on the western edge of Hillsdown. The land was not great. Because of the topography, the farm was somewhat isolated from the rest of the district. Moreover, the harsh Depression years made it even more challenging to make a living.
In 1938, David secured a good new job with the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company as a diamond drill foreman in a hard rock mine in Yellowknife. Not wishing to be separated from her husband, Florence moved north to join him.
After the Second World War broke out, David wanted to enlist and serve his country. Consequently, in 1942, he and Florence moved back to Hillsdown so Florence would be near family.
David then went to Edmonton. A report stated that David was, "Very reliable and capable" and that his stability was, "Well above average." The officer added that, "He will make a mighty fine soldier."
David trained with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps as a cook and mechanic, but ended up in the Calgary Highlanders. He went into the front lines of northern France after the D-Day invasion,
Florence went to Ontario to stay with her mother-in-law for a while. She suddenly fell ill, had a major operation at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, but did not survive. She passed away on July 11th, 1944 and her body was sent back to Hillsdown to be buried in the St. Paul's churchyard.
Meanwhile, heartbroken, David lost all interest in what might happen to himself.
He was killed on the battlefield on Sep 10, 1944."
David is also remembered on a marker with Florence at Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery in Hillsdown, Alberta.
Service Number: M/104035
Age: 38
Force: Army
Unit: Calgary Highlanders, R.C.I.C.
Son of David Kirkwood and of Agnes (nee Galt) Kirkwood, of Ancaster, Ontario.
The following story was added to this memorial by an unknown person, source unknown.
"David was a bright young man who did well in school. However, he dropped out at age 15 in order to get a job to help support the family. He continued to work on farms in and around Ancaster until 1927.
He then moved to northern Ontario and western Canada to look for new opportunities. He eventually got a job working with diamond drilling crews, exploring for natural gas, primarily in southern Alberta.
David worked with Harry Keats, from the Hillsdown/Pine Lake area and subsequently met Florence Choveaux. The two fell deeply in love and were married on Jun 7, 1932 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Hillsdown.
David and Florence took up farming on the western edge of Hillsdown. The land was not great. Because of the topography, the farm was somewhat isolated from the rest of the district. Moreover, the harsh Depression years made it even more challenging to make a living.
In 1938, David secured a good new job with the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company as a diamond drill foreman in a hard rock mine in Yellowknife. Not wishing to be separated from her husband, Florence moved north to join him.
After the Second World War broke out, David wanted to enlist and serve his country. Consequently, in 1942, he and Florence moved back to Hillsdown so Florence would be near family.
David then went to Edmonton. A report stated that David was, "Very reliable and capable" and that his stability was, "Well above average." The officer added that, "He will make a mighty fine soldier."
David trained with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps as a cook and mechanic, but ended up in the Calgary Highlanders. He went into the front lines of northern France after the D-Day invasion,
Florence went to Ontario to stay with her mother-in-law for a while. She suddenly fell ill, had a major operation at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, but did not survive. She passed away on July 11th, 1944 and her body was sent back to Hillsdown to be buried in the St. Paul's churchyard.
Meanwhile, heartbroken, David lost all interest in what might happen to himself.
He was killed on the battlefield on Sep 10, 1944."
David is also remembered on a marker with Florence at Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery in Hillsdown, Alberta.
Military Service
Service Number: M/104035
Age: 38
Force: Army
Unit: Calgary Highlanders, R.C.I.C.
Son of David Kirkwood and of Agnes (nee Galt) Kirkwood, of Ancaster, Ontario.
The following story was added to this memorial by an unknown person, source unknown.
"David was a bright young man who did well in school. However, he dropped out at age 15 in order to get a job to help support the family. He continued to work on farms in and around Ancaster until 1927.
He then moved to northern Ontario and western Canada to look for new opportunities. He eventually got a job working with diamond drilling crews, exploring for natural gas, primarily in southern Alberta.
David worked with Harry Keats, from the Hillsdown/Pine Lake area and subsequently met Florence Choveaux. The two fell deeply in love and were married on Jun 7, 1932 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Hillsdown.
David and Florence took up farming on the western edge of Hillsdown. The land was not great. Because of the topography, the farm was somewhat isolated from the rest of the district. Moreover, the harsh Depression years made it even more challenging to make a living.
In 1938, David secured a good new job with the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company as a diamond drill foreman in a hard rock mine in Yellowknife. Not wishing to be separated from her husband, Florence moved north to join him.
After the Second World War broke out, David wanted to enlist and serve his country. Consequently, in 1942, he and Florence moved back to Hillsdown so Florence would be near family.
David then went to Edmonton. A report stated that David was, "Very reliable and capable" and that his stability was, "Well above average." The officer added that, "He will make a mighty fine soldier."
David trained with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps as a cook and mechanic, but ended up in the Calgary Highlanders. He went into the front lines of northern France after the D-Day invasion,
Florence went to Ontario to stay with her mother-in-law for a while. She suddenly fell ill, had a major operation at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, but did not survive. She passed away on July 11th, 1944 and her body was sent back to Hillsdown to be buried in the St. Paul's churchyard.
Meanwhile, heartbroken, David lost all interest in what might happen to himself.
He was killed on the battlefield on Sep 10, 1944."
David is also remembered on a marker with Florence at Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery in Hillsdown, Alberta.
Service Number: M/104035
Age: 38
Force: Army
Unit: Calgary Highlanders, R.C.I.C.
Son of David Kirkwood and of Agnes (nee Galt) Kirkwood, of Ancaster, Ontario.
The following story was added to this memorial by an unknown person, source unknown.
"David was a bright young man who did well in school. However, he dropped out at age 15 in order to get a job to help support the family. He continued to work on farms in and around Ancaster until 1927.
He then moved to northern Ontario and western Canada to look for new opportunities. He eventually got a job working with diamond drilling crews, exploring for natural gas, primarily in southern Alberta.
David worked with Harry Keats, from the Hillsdown/Pine Lake area and subsequently met Florence Choveaux. The two fell deeply in love and were married on Jun 7, 1932 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Hillsdown.
David and Florence took up farming on the western edge of Hillsdown. The land was not great. Because of the topography, the farm was somewhat isolated from the rest of the district. Moreover, the harsh Depression years made it even more challenging to make a living.
In 1938, David secured a good new job with the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company as a diamond drill foreman in a hard rock mine in Yellowknife. Not wishing to be separated from her husband, Florence moved north to join him.
After the Second World War broke out, David wanted to enlist and serve his country. Consequently, in 1942, he and Florence moved back to Hillsdown so Florence would be near family.
David then went to Edmonton. A report stated that David was, "Very reliable and capable" and that his stability was, "Well above average." The officer added that, "He will make a mighty fine soldier."
David trained with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps as a cook and mechanic, but ended up in the Calgary Highlanders. He went into the front lines of northern France after the D-Day invasion,
Florence went to Ontario to stay with her mother-in-law for a while. She suddenly fell ill, had a major operation at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, but did not survive. She passed away on July 11th, 1944 and her body was sent back to Hillsdown to be buried in the St. Paul's churchyard.
Meanwhile, heartbroken, David lost all interest in what might happen to himself.
He was killed on the battlefield on Sep 10, 1944."
David is also remembered on a marker with Florence at Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery in Hillsdown, Alberta.
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IN LOVING MEMORY, MY BELOVED SON DAVID WHO DIED FOR US "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN"
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