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In Memory of RCMP Members Who Are Buried in Iran

In 1916, Reg.#5852, Constable William Kellock McKay 'Deserted' the Force then enlisted with the First King Edward's Horse Regiment in London, England and served honourably in WWI.

Upon his return to Canada, he was Granted an Order in Council Pardon on account of his WWI service. After WWI, he went to Medical School.

He was employed as the Medical Officer for an oil company in Iran where he contracted Influenza and died. His place of burial in Iran is not known.


Iran

Iran

R. I. P.












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