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ALGEO, L - Corporal

Corporal
LUTHER (L) ALGEO

  • Canadian Fallen Soldier - Corporal LUTHER ALGEO

  • Corporal
    LUTHER (L) ALGEO

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    LUTHER (L) ALGEO
    5 May 1891
    Ramelton, , Ireland
    21335
    23 September 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec, CA
    Carpenter
    Corporal
    Canadian Infantry Canadian Expeditionary Force
    112th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF
    21 December 1916
    Murder
    25 years
    HASTINGS CEMETERY
    L. D. P23.

  • Corporal LUTHER ALGEO's Story

  • Born
    5 May 1891 in Ramelton, , Ireland
    Occupation
    Worked as a Carpenter prior to enlisting.
    Enlisted
    23 September 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec | Age: 23 years
    Buried
    21 December 1916 - HASTINGS CEMETERY | Age: 25 years

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Interesting Facts

  • Cpl. Algeo was murdered in Hastings, England by fellow Canadian soldier Pte. Edward Ripley during a quarrel on the evening of December 21. The trial was held in Hastings and witnesses said the fight was initiated by Algeo, who died soon after as a result of hemmoraging from neck wounds inflicted by a razor, which was found at the scene. Witnesses said neither man appeared to be drunk and could not say what the quarrel was about. Witness Pte. john Weston McManus told the court he saw Ripley shortly after the incident occurred. McManus asked "Rip, what is the matter?" to which he replied "By God, Jack, I cut a bastard's throat tonight." On January 13th, after deliberating for only 20 minutes, the jury returned with a guilty verdict and Ripley was charged with Algeo's "willful murder."

    Source: Hastings & St.Leonard's Observer, Dec. 30, 1916 - Jan. 20, 1917 issues

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  • STREET TRAGEDY. CANADIAN SOLDIER WITH THROAT CUT. CORONER'S INQUEST AND A CHARGE OF MURDER

    The Borough Coroner (Mr. J. Glenister) held an inquest at the East Sussex Hospital on Saturday ev[...]

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