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from the Evening Guide October 1944 Major Francis E Southby Dies As Result of Wounds Received in Italian Battle Word that Major Francis Edward Southby who was reported seriously ill as the result of wounds received September 12, died of wounds in Italy on October 7 has been received by his wife, Elizabeth Liane Forgie Southby, 330 Ridout Street. Major Southby, a member of the Irish Regiment of Canada, was in command of the leading company to take part in the attack and capture of Montecchio. In despatches he was reported to have been severely wounded when leading his company in an attack on Coriano. According to reports, after being wounded Major Southby fell into a slit trench under heavy fire, making rescue very difficult. Enlisting in 1939 with the First Midlands he trained at Ottawa, St John, NB, Niagara, Edmonton and Prince Rupert before being posted overseas. He was one of the first officers of the Midland Regiment to go on active service. He held the rank of Lieutenant at the time he left for England and was promoted to Captain and later Major while on the battlefield. Major Southby left for overseas slightly more than 18 months ago and soon after his arrival was posted to the Italian front. He transferred to the Irish Regiment when overseas. He attended school in Port Hope and prior to enlistment was employed at the File Factory. His father, Richard E Southby, is a resident of Port Hope, as are his wife and two small children, Susan and Jimmy. A sister, Mrs David Houston, also resides in town. |
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