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Title: 13th O.M.R - WW1
Post by: watts202 on Saturday 08 May 10 03:04 BST (UK)

I recently recieved my great-grandfathers attestation paper for joining the Canadian Expeditionary Force.   For "What unit or militia do you belong?", it lists 13th O.M.R.  I can't seem to find any reference to this unit.
Anybody have any ideas?
Here's a link to see it:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-110.01-e.php?PHPSESSID=tnmb7ete1ka0n2bg9jsbu1v723&q1=watts&q2=john+ord&q3=&interval=20

Thanks,
Greg

Title: Re: 13th O.M.R - WW1
Post by: km1971 on Saturday 08 May 10 07:10 BST (UK)

Hi Greg

As he was living in Alberta it may be a mistake for the Alberta Mounted Rifles. There was an Ontario Mounted Rifles as well. The nearest record office to Medicine Hat may be the best place to ask.

Ken

Title: Re: 13th O.M.R - WW1
Post by: mmm45 on Saturday 08 May 10 07:48 BST (UK)

http://www.cefresearch.com/phpBB2/index.php

This site may help too

Ady :)

Title: Re: 13th O.M.R - WW1
Post by: watts202 on Sunday 09 May 10 17:26 BST (UK)

Ken - I looked into both those units, but I don't think either of them were using those names in 1916 when he joined.

Ady - I posted on the website you suggested, they think it might actually be the 13th CMR, but I don't see his name on their nominal roll.

I've requested his service records, I think I'll have to wait until I see them to find out for sure.
Thank you both for your help,
Greg