WWI - Canadian Memorial Cross - 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles - Beckett

Geo V Canadian Memorial Cross (117133 Pte. G. Beckett)

George Beckett was born in Coldwater, Ontario and living in Red Deer Alberta when he joined the 12th Canadian Mounted Rifles there in June, 1915. He was a member of the 15th Light Horse, Canadian Militia. Overseas he served in the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles and was Killed in Action on 29 September, 1916. Having no known grave, he is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial.