George Henry Beechey

Rank:

Gunner

Regimental number:

42787

Unit at enlistment:

3rd Brigade C.F.A., Base Company

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

Paris Cemetery, Paris, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Penmans Ltd. Honour Roll

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Leicestershire

Birth city:

Leicester

Address at enlistment:

Paris, Ontario

Next of kin address:

Paris, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Shipper

Employer:

Penmans Sweater Department

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

BX November 14, 1916

Paris Man Wounded

Gunner George Henry Beechey of Paris who went overseas with the 32nd Battery in the First Contingent has been wounded according to today’s casualty list.

BX August 2, 1974

BEECHEY, George – At the Willett Hospital, Paris on Friday, August 2, 1974, in his 81st year, George Henry Beechey of 66 William Street, Paris; beloved husband of Emily Ball and dear father of George J.., Leonard, Wilfred (Jiggs) Jack and William, all of Paris, Ronald and Mrs. Douglas (Doreen) Harding, both of Brantford; three brothers and two sisters, all of Leicester, England, 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. Veteran of World War I and II; life member Branch 29 Legion, Paris; life member Old Timers, Branch 90 Legion, Brantford; life member Ex-Imperial Club, Brantford and life member Ozias Lodge, No. 508 A.F. and A.M. GRC. Resting at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 11 Jury Street, Paris, for interment in Paris Cemetery. Donations to Cancer Society gratefully accepted.