Police Constable Moses Patterson
Moses Patterson, Police Constable #148 of the Toronto Police Force, was a single young man who lived at 35 Grosvenor Street.
On January 24th 1916, Constable Patterson enlisted in Toronto's 169th Battalion (109th Regiment), CEF, where after training in Canada, sailed to England. Patterson, a Sergeant in his battalion, reverted to the rank of Private to join the 116th Battalion (Ontario County), CEF, in France as a replacement, and proceeded to the front. On Wednesday, August 28th 1918, Patterson was killed in action while attacking the Bois du Sart and Bois du Vert during the Battle of the Scarpe.
Constable Moses Patterson lies buried at Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery in Haucourt, France.
| Name: | Moses Patterson |
|---|---|
| Badge: | 148 |
| Rank: | Police Constable |
| Date of Birth: | Aug. 20, 1887 |
| Age: | 31 |
| Length of Service: | 6 Years |
| Date of Death: | Aug. 28, 1918 |