James Morton resided in Moose Jaw. He was a staff writer for the Regina Leader-Post newspaper. In 1967 he became public relations director of the Moose Jaw Credit Union and later was manager of marketing and personnel. He retired in the early 1980's. He was married to Gladys M. Morton.
William James Gillespie was born June 2, 1888 in East Garafaxa, Ontario to parents Andrew and Eva Gillespie. His occupation prior to joining the Canadian Expeditionary force on December 21, 1915 was as a tinsmith. He married Mary Gillespie sometime before joining the 46th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
He was transferred to the 28th Battalion, and was killed in action on June 6, 1916. His brother Reuben George Gillespie, also of the 28th Battalion, also died that day. The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Ypres, Belgium bears both of their names.
Mitten, Florence (nee Vandale)