McKay, John Alvin (Alvin)

Township: East Nissouri, Embro & West Zorra

Branch: 1st Battalion

Regiment number: 3136994

Date of birth: November 21, 1895

Where born: East Nissouri Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Date of death: November 17, 1964

Burial location: North Embro Cemetery, West Zorra Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Wars Served: World War I

Years of service: - 1919

Country enlisted with: Canada

Biography

John Alvin McKay was born on Lot 5 Concession 13, East Nissouri Township to Margaret (nee McKellar) and William Munroe McKay. He grew up in East Nissouri Township. Alvin was drafted to the 1st Battalion and after serving in the trenches in France, he returned in the spring of 1919. He married Annie McLeod, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLeod. His parents bought a farm for him on Lot 5, Concession 4, West Zorra Township. He served as Regional Advisor for the Veterans' Land Act starting in 1943. Both Alvin and Annie are buried in North Embro Cemetery, West Zorra Township.