Reg.#3630, Arnold Creelman

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Reg.#3630 Arnold Creelman

'Friends Not Forgotten'

Dear Joe;

I have recently learned more about NWMP Arnold Creelman. He was born on July, 24 1878 and he was the son of David Moore Creelman (1847-1919) and Margaret Ellen Moore (1849-1931). He was born at Princeport, Colchester County, NS and he had a twin brother, Alden Winslow Creelman (1878-1940).

Arnold Creelman applied for engagement in the 102nd Battalion of the Canadian Army at Terrace, British Columbia March 6, 1916 and he listed his former employment as: “5 years in the Mounted Police” [dates unknown]

He listed his last employment as a “Locomotive Engineer” at Terrace, B.C. and he also listed ‘Elizabeth’ of Terrace, B.C. as his wife and next-of-kin.

His Army service was from Apr 6, 1916 to date unknown. His Service Number was 704006.

Can you tell from the Reg. # the approximate dates of his NWMP service?  Meanwhile, I will make efforts to learn the date of his death and the place of his burial.

Sincerely,

Gord Creelman,
President, Creelman Security Services

'Maintain Our Memories'

*Dear Gordon, I checked the historical files of Vet Jack White of Kamloops, BC. Jack lists Cst. Arnold Creelman as joining the NWMP on April 12, 1900 then leaving the Force on April 11, 1905. As well, Jack's files show that Cst. Creelman died on March 4th, 1949 and he is buried in Granges, BC.

J. J. Healy,
Reg.#23685