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Two MacGregor Soldiers Sacrifice for Empire in France
In MacGregor district two young locals died serving the Empire. Corporal Albert C. Lye, 22, of the 45th Battalion, fell on the field of honor in France between Sept 24 and 27. Bugler Hubert F L Stewart, 33, also of the 45th Battalion, died of wounds, with both families enduring deep sorrow. Clarence McGregor, 21, listed as missing since Sept 18, is another local youth from the same area. Wounded letters and tributes accompany the grim updates as the community mourns and hopes for news.
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MacGregor
Ottawa
C. W. Lye
Albert C. Lye
Lye
France
Hubert F. L. Stewart
C.F. Stewart
Stewart
W. S. Stewart
W. H. McGregor
Clarence
Seco
Lavenham