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Volume 9, Issue 4 - Feature #2394

Robert Lee Warwick, WWI Soldier

Here is more on our Great Uncle Robt. Lee Warwick:<BR><BR> Robert served in Canadian Forces in France and enlisted on April 12th, 1917. The demobilization of the service was the reason for his discharge in Toronto, Canada, June 29, 1919.<br><br> The letter from Buckingham Palace reads, "The Queen and I wish you God-speed, and a safe return to your homes and dear ones. A grateful Mother country is proud of your splendid services characterized by unsurpassed devotion and courage." signed by the King George.<br><br> Before Robert Warwick served with the <u>Canadian Expeditionary Force</u> in April, 1917 thru June, 1919, he was with the <u>Coast Artillery Corps, 5th company, Fort Terry, New York</u>. He enlisted at Fort McDowell, California, January 19th, 1914 and furloughed to the western department in Class A reserve, 18 January 1917, Fort Terry, New York. About four months later he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force under the name of Lee Warwick... using his middle name instead of his first name.

NW Okie - 2007-01-28 12:38:39

The clipping is NOT a letter from the Queen of England. It is from the King of England, George V, signed by him and conveying the thanks of Queen Mary and himself.

SBW - 2007-01-27 18:22:25

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