Background
CAMERON, George W. was born in Thurso, Quebec. Son of John Archibald Cameron.
CAMERON, George W. was born in Thurso, Quebec. Son of John Archibald Cameron.
Studied at Woodstock College, Woodstock, Ontario, Canada.
Lieutenant, 5th Royal Scots, 1887. Captain, 1891; Major, 1897. Lieutenant, Strathcona’s Corps, February 1900.
Captain, March 1900; Major, December 1900. Served South African War (medal). Served South Africa as Major 2nd Canadian Mtd.
Rifles, January-May 1902. (seconded for service in South Africa, medal with live clasps). Deputy-Assistant-Adjutant-General Quebec Command. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; Lord Strathcona’s Corps; Lieutenant-Colonel 5th Royal Scots of Canada since 1901.
Club: St. James’, Montreal.
