Men remembered here
The linked biographies identify each man’s connection with this workplace. This is a partial list; the men may have served in different years.
Alfred Severn YOUNG
Occupation recorded: Hotel manager
Read his storyWhat the men did here
Mobile veterinary care included examining and caring for sick or injured animals and preparing those needing further treatment for movement. Young’s civilian occupation adds to his life story; his precise veterinary tasks remain unknown.
Where it fitted
The section worked with a field division within the larger veterinary system. Minor cases could return to their unit, while animals needing further care could move rearward. A specific animal’s route would require dated section and receiving records.
Brief history
The section accompanied the 1st Canadian Division to France in February 1915. Its catalogued diary runs from 1 March 1915 to 31 March 1919, RG 9 III-D-3, volume 5043.
Historical material
Young’s attestation records his civilian trade, next of kin and earlier service. It is linked from his biography.
Sources and further reading
- Library and Archives Canada, Canadian Army Veterinary Corps guide, printed pp. 3–4.
- Alfred Severn Young, original attestation; the commemorative and personnel links are retained in his biography.
