Police Constable Randal Chantler
Randal Chantler, Police Constable #481 of No. 7 Police Station (in the Ossington Ave and Bloor St W area), was a single young man who lived at 86 Peterboro Avenue. Chantler had previously been a police officer with the Cheshire Constabulary in England.
On October 14th 1915, Constable Chantler enlisted in Toronto's 81st Battalion, CEF. In May 1916, he sailed to England on the SS Olympic, and after further training, landed in France in July 1916. He was transferred to the 19th Battalion (Central Ontario), CEF, as a replacement, and proceeded to the front lines. On Tuesday, May 8th, 1917, during the Arras campaign, Chantler was killed in action west of Fresnoy, France where his battalion was gassed and attacked.
With no known grave, Constable Randal Chantler is commemorated on the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.
| Name: | Randal Chantler |
|---|---|
| Badge: | 481 |
| Rank: | Police Constable |
| Date of Birth: | Dec. 21, 1889 |
| Age: | 27 |
| Length of Service: | 2 Years |
| Date of Death: | May 8, 1917 |