Private Frederick Kane Steele

1. Private (Army).
2. Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Son of James and Elizabeth Steele, of Alliston, Ontario.

The following comes from the September 24, 1918 edition of the Calgary Daily Herald:

Fred Steele, Calgary Hockey Star, Killed.

Brilliant Player Was With Retailers in City League Last Winter

Sports fans of Calgary will be grieved to learn that Pte Frederick K. Steel, the brilliant hockey star of this city, was killed in action on September 7. He was identified in local athletic circles for several years, and his work with the Retailers in the City Hockey League last winter was largely responsible for the excellent showing of the team in the race for the championship.

Private Steele went overseas with a draft from the local depot battalion in March of this year, and after a brief course of training in the old country he was sent to France. That he participated in the recent drive made by the Canadians is quite evident from the date on which it is stated he was slain in battle. He was always well liked by the hockey fans in Calgary, and the news of his death in action will come as a great shock.

Came West in 1913

Deceased, who was born in Alliston, Ont., 28 years ago, came to Calgary in 1913, and was a member of the East End Vics when that septette made such a remarkable showing in the City Hockey League. He was employed by the Hudson's Bay Co. for more than a year, and after that he was employed by the John Irwin Grocery for two years. After that Private Steele went to Carmangay and was employed in the Peacock general store from July, 1916 until January, 1918, when he was called in to barracks for military training. While in Calgary he lived with his sister, Mrs. Duncan MacLean, at 822 Third avenue, Sunnyside.

The work of Fred Steele on the defence of any hockey team was a feature in itself. He was a hill of strength when he came to breaking up attacks and spectacular rushes were always a treat to watch in a game. He held a splendid average with the Retailers last winter, and he was always looked upon as a clean and honorable sport. The sympathy of the sporting fraternity of Calgary is extended to his sister and aged parents who are living in the east.