1. Private Leonard Treen Private Leonard Treen

2. Personal Details Lenord Roache Treen was born on September 26, 1891 in Malagash, NS. He later moved to East Hansford, NS and worked as a lumberman. He enlisted in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force on May 27, 1916 in Oxford, NS at the age of 25. He served in World War 1 as a private. Regimental number: 901805.

3. Cont’d Son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Treen. Religion: Methodist Leonard Treen was originally assigned to the 193 rd Battalion but was eventually moved to other units such as the 42 nd BN (Dec. 12,1916) and 85 th BN (Dec. 3, 1917).

5. Characteristics  His complexion was puddy  Eyes were blue  Hair color was light brown  Weight: 135 lbs  Height: 5 ft 5 ½ ins  Chest measurements: 36 ins. (girth fully expanded) add 4 ½ ins.

6. Medical History Leonard Treen was examined on March 27, 1916 in Oxford, NS. He was 25 yrs. old His medical information was approved by Capt. E.D. McLean. He was in good physical health at the time of his medical examination. Vaccinations were up to date.

7. Last Will & Testament  Date of written Will was November 29, 1916.  Leonard Treen bequeathed all personal estate to his mother, Mrs. Margaret Treen.  Personal estate included: pay, effects, money in bank, insurance policy, in fact everything except real estate.  Corporal G Mc Callum and Private J Hogan signed the document as witnesses to the Will.

8. Details of Death Killed in action on June 26, 1917.Killed in action on June 26, 1917. Was Private in the 85 th Battalion (form 193 rd Bn) at time of death.Was Private in the 85 th Battalion (form 193 rd Bn) at time of death. Place of death was France.Place of death was France. Had $189.37 in bank account at time of death.Had $189.37 in bank account at time of death. Memorial cross was given to his father, Joseph Howe Treen because his mother was deceased at the time of his death.Memorial cross was given to his father, Joseph Howe Treen because his mother was deceased at the time of his death.

9. Memorial Cross The Memorial Cross (often referred to as the Silver Cross) was instituted December 1, 1919. Initially, it was awarded to mothers and widows of Canadian soldiers who were killed in action, died on active service or whose death was consequently attributed to such service. Subsequently, in the absence of a mother or a widow the Memorial Cross was then given to the eldest surviving next of kin.

10. Oxford Cenotaph Leonard Roache Treen’s name is engraved on the Cenotaph in Oxford, NS. The Cenotaph was made in honour of the many soldiers that lost their lives while defending Canada overseas (France) in World War 1 ( 1914-1918). Thirty-two soldiers names are inscribed on the Cenotaph.