John Gilinsky Posted 26 November , 2006 Share Posted 26 November , 2006 I know that another topic is ongong dealing with Quakers who took up arms but I am starting one just for the Canadians (in the CEF mainly). Here goes my first salvo: Gregory, Goldwin (born 1895 - d. ? ) Barrister, for Confederation Life (major Canadian Insurance Company) in Toronto and Oakville Law student in 1913 May 1915 overseas enlisted in the British Friends' Ambulance Unit Returned to England in November 1915 after serving in various capacities including an extended stay in Italy as a Friend's officer. Transferred to the British R.A.S.C. as a 2nd. Lieutenant (late 1915?) Discharged from the C.E.F. May 16, 1919. Anyone have any more information on this man and WHY he became a soldier? Above information is taken from the Upper Canada College War Book from 1923. Thanks for any information, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeppoSapone Posted 26 November , 2006 Share Posted 26 November , 2006 Quakers who took up arms tended to be "birthright members" of the Society of Friends. That is to say people born into a Quaker family, who may or may not themselves have attended Quaker meetings. The Quaker Library in London's Euston Road holds details of every British "Quaker" of military age, and what they did, or didn't do, in WW1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gilinsky Posted 26 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 26 November , 2006 Quakers who took up arms tended to be "birthright members" of the Society of Friends. That is to say people born into a Quaker family, who may or may not themselves have attended Quaker meetings. The Quaker Library in London's Euston Road holds details of every British "Quaker" of military age, and what they did, or didn't do, in WW1. Specific contact details would be appreciated including names, addresses, emails, AND specific collections, fonds, files if known. Tx, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeppoSapone Posted 29 November , 2006 Share Posted 29 November , 2006 John Sorry, I missed this until now. I am away from home but will get back to you when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeppoSapone Posted 4 December , 2006 Share Posted 4 December , 2006 John Sorry, I missed this until now. I am away from home but will get back to you when I get home. John I have had a look to see if I have the requested "specific collections, fonds, files if known.". They are not known, as I did this research over 20 years ago, and was actually looking for information on Conscientious Objectors. In the process of doing this I noticed the returns mentioning the war service, or lack of it, of all Quakers of military age. Use this link and scroll down to Quaker Genealogical Resources Online "Section IV": England, Ireland, and Scotland http://www.mlcook.lib.oh.us/Ohioana/friend...0and%20Scotland Contact details are given, including the name of the Librarian, email, website, phone numbers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethine45 Posted 13 April , 2019 Share Posted 13 April , 2019 Came across this topic today. There were several Canadian Q who joined the military http://fau.quaker.org.uk/search-view?forename=&surname=gregory Looks as though Golwin left the FAU and joined the Italian Ambulance Unit managed by the BRCS. Cannot find him in CEF records Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootrock Posted 13 April , 2019 Share Posted 13 April , 2019 There is also an FAU card for him under the name of Goldrum (or Goldram) Gregory. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethine45 Posted 14 April , 2019 Share Posted 14 April , 2019 Noticed that but decided the other card was more accurate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethine45 Posted 14 April , 2019 Share Posted 14 April , 2019 Goldwin Smith Gregory 15.8.1895-29.3.1946 born Ontario, son of Walter Dymond and Mary Frances nee Pattullo. Father born in Somerset, mother born Ontario 1911 pupil at Bootham Quaker School, York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethine45 Posted 22 January , 2023 Share Posted 22 January , 2023 died 29.3.1946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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