Wilfred Wellington McGregor - 844839
- Sean Maas-Stevens
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Wilfred Wellington McGregor was born on 1 May 1896 to Donald and Emily McGregor in Wilkesport, Ontario. Leaving his work as a farmer, he enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 16 February 1916 at Brigden, Ontario. He began his service as a Private with the 149th Overseas Battalion.
Private McGregor deployed to England in April 1917, and arrived at the Bramshott Segregation Camp. There, he was posted to the 25th Reserve Battalion, and subsequently to the 161st Battalion at Witley Camp. In April 1918, he deployed to the field with the 18th Canadian Battalion.
On 8 August, Private McGregor was reported missing while still in the field, but this seems to have been corrected with him reporting to 1 Canadian Field Ambulance. He reported to the Field Ambulance with a gunshot wound to his right elbow. This injury was described as follows:
“Scar size of 10¢ piece at head of radius (right)… Scar size of 50¢ piece just below flexion [of] right elbow… limits the full extension of arm to about 15 degrees of normal… Strength of right arm is reduced 25 per cent.” (Ref A)
As a result of the injury, Private McGregor was found medically unfit for further service, though he was not discharged until 12 February 1919. He was discharged in London, Ontario, and intended to return to Wilkesport, Ontario.
Wilfred Wellington McGregor passed away on 26 September 1977 at the age of 81, and is buried in Riverview Cemetery in Wallaceburg, Ontario. He is buried with his wife, Ferol Elise Matthews McGregor.
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