Byrnes, Louis Theodore: Service no. 657050

Family Search: When Private Loius Theodore Byrnes was born on 29 October 1897, in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, his father, William Byrnes, was 22 and his mother, Mary Amelia Wells, was 18. He registered for military service in 1916. In 1916, at the age of 19, his occupation is listed as printer in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. He died on 15 August 1917, in Lens, Pas-de-Calais, France, at the age of 19, and was buried in Aix-Noulette, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France.

Lied on his attestation papers. Born 1899 not 1897.

Private Louis Theodore Byrnes. Regimental no. 675050.

This man enlisted with the 162nd Overseas Battalion at Parry Sound on 10 January 1916. He was a printer by trade and had no prior military experience.

He embarked at Halifax, Nova Scotia for England, arriving on 11 November 1916 after a 10 day journey.

He was transferred to the 4th Canadian Reserve Battalion on 9 March 1917, and was then transferred to the 18th Battalion on 9 May 1917.

He was sent overseas the next day and was stationed at the Canadian Base Depot at Harve, France from 10 May 1917 to 12 June 1917, when he arrived “in the field” with the 18th Battalion.

He was killed in action 2 months later, on 15 August 1917.

PTE. LOUIS T. BYRNES

Pte. Louis T. Byrnes was killed in action on August 15th. 1917. He was the only son of Mrs. Mary Byrnes, Parry Sound, and enlisted with the 162nd. Battalion, being later trans- ferred to the 13th. Battalion. He had many friends here having lived here since he was six years old. His father was the late Wm. Byrnes, a car repairer of Allandale.

Far and oft our thoughts do wander To a grave so far away, Where they laid our son and brother Just a year ago to-day.

In the stilly hours of night, When sleep forsakes our eyes, Our thoughts are far away in France Where our dear Louis lies.

There are things we may forget, Of this there is little chance, Of our boy who for his country’s sake, Laid down his life in France.