Private David Malcolm Patterson

Regimental No: 439686
David Malcom Patterson was born in Rainy River District on September 9, 1897. On his attestation paper, David indicated he was born in 1895. David was an unmarried car checker with prior Militia experience (unspecified) before he joined the 52nd Bn at Rainy River on August 27, 1915 at the age of 17 (days before he would have turned 18).

Died: N/A

Private William Laperriere (left), Private Ernest Byron Young (middle), Private David Malcolm Patterson (right), and Private Harvey Joseph Chenier (seated), February 16, 1916, England (Postcard from the Private Collection of Lorne Chenier).