Private James Dickinson Irvin
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Irvin,
James Dickinson
Date of birth: 1892-07-19
Place of birth: Hamilton Ontario Canada
Next of kin: James Irvin, Father, 220 Atlantic Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Salesman
Address:
220 Atlantic Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba
Religion: Presbyterian
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 2382215
Highest Rank:
Private
Rank detail
Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
477970
Attestation record(s): image 1
Service file: B4709-S045
Uploader's Notes:
Also listed occupation as Butcher
Hockey player and coach. Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Played professional hockey with the Regina Capitals of the WCHL, then with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he suffered a fractured skull which led to the end of his playing carreer. He has the third most wins of any coach in the NHL, and led the Montreal Canadiens to the Stanley Cup 3 times. Also coached in Chicago and another central Ontario NHL club.
Father of Dick Irvin, Jr., Canadian hockey announcer and author.
Further information here .
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2006-09-01
Last modified: 2006-09-21