Attestation Paper James Christopher Daly; Correspondence to his daughter; Letter September 1915 to his daughter; Letter and SAE from Soldier's Christian Association Canada; Letter from James Daly to Daughter on BEF paper; Letter to Christopher Day; Letter to his sister; Page 2 of letter to sister; Notice of Death of J. Daly 1917; Poem; SAE to Miss J. Daly
James Daly enlisted at age 36 in May 1915 in the Canadian Infantry, Western Ontario Regiment, 47th Battalion, Service No. 116370. He was from Ireland, but perhaps emmigrated to Canada to prospect/mine. In 1915 he was still in headquarters in Canada, and training. In 1916 he is in Shorncliff, England. He served in the Western Front from about 1916. He suffered some injuries during his time, but continued his service. He served in the Battle of Vimy Ridge and was wounded after this. His letters describe his injuries and the deaths of other colleagues during the battles – quite descriptive. A letter sent on 22 October 1917 to his daughter explains that he had died. It was sent by Theodore G. Thomas, Lieut., No. 7 Platoon, B. Company, 47th Batt. The official letter was sent on 30th October which confirmed the death. James Daly’s letters mention Ireland in 1916 and state that no leave was given to soldiers.