Regimental Number: 40843
Rank: Gunner
Branch: Canadian Field Artillery
Peter was born in Dumbarton, Scotland on May 10, 1881. He enlisted at Valcartier in September of 1914; his wife was still living in Glasgow, Scotland at that time. In June of 1916, Peter’s knee was wounded in battle. In 1919, Peter and his young son Peter Jr. came to the South Peace, where he filed on NW 15-76-3-W6, SW 17-76-3-W6, and SE 22-76-3-W6. Peter died in the Veterans Hospital in Edmonton on July 8, 1941.
Sources: Grooming the Grizzly p. 409