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George Joseph Morison

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Birth	:	20 Apr 1895 Scotland
Death	:	28 Apr 1969 Victoria, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Burial	:	Hatley Memorial Gardens, Colwood, Capital Regional District, Canada
Coordinate	:	48.4397100, -123.4815300
Description	:	George was thirteen years of age when he emigrated to Canada from Scotland with his parents William and Helen Morison. The Morison family left Port Ellen and travelled by boat and then by train across Canada until they arrived in Innisfail in 1898. George had not finished his education in Scotland, and as there was no school close enough in the Innisfail area, William taught him at home. George joined the army in 1915 and served overseas. Not long after, he wsa badly injured. When the army ambulance was sent out to pick up the... Read More	George was thirteen years of age when he emigrated to Canada from Scotland with his parents William and Helen Morison. The Morison family left Port Ellen and travelled by boat and then by train across Canada until they arrived in Innisfail in 1898. George had not finished his education in Scotland, and as there was no school close enough in the Innisfail area, William taught him at home. George joined the army in 1915 and served overseas. Not long after, he wsa badly injured. When the army ambulance was sent out to pick up the injured, George was missed. The vehicle and its occupants were demolished enroute to the First Aid Station. Meanwhile, in the trenches, George amputated his own limb. He was the sole survivor of his platoon. After spending a year in hospital in Wales, later in Liverpool, England, he underwent a series of operations and was fitted with an artifical leg. George returned to farm in Alberta, where his mother was still living, only to find he couldn't manage the farm work under such conditions. The farm was sold and he and Helen returned to Liverpool where Elizabeth Pogue was waiting for them. She had nursed George at the hospital until he returned to Canada. George and Elizabeth were married and then they returned to Innisfail. George went to work in a vulcanizing shop and Lizzie opened up a nursing home in her own home. Her main purpose was to accommodate maternity patients. Everyone who met and knew Lizzie, became fond of this kind and generous woman. Later they moved to Edmonton where George operated the elevator in the Legislative Building for many years. Lizzie passed away in 1935. They had no children. George remained in Edmonton, and in about 1944 he married Pearl Grant, who had also been raised in the Innisfail area. From Candlelight Years; A History of Innisfail & Districts Pioneers. Morison family story written by Mrs. B.D. Popovich & Mrs. Jack Thomson.

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George Joseph Morison's memorial is located at: Hatley Memorial Gardens, Colwood, Capital Regional District, Canada.
When did George Joseph Morison death?
George Joseph Morison death on 28 Apr 1969 in Victoria, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
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Latitude: 48.4397100
Longitude: -123.4815300

Family Members:

Parent

William Morison

(1833 - 1915)

Helen Gordon Morison

(1852 - 1942)

Spouse

Pearl Grant Morison

(1892 - 1971)

Siblings

Mary Agnes Morison Simpson

(1877 - 1961)

William Morison

(1880 - 1973)

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Coordinate: 48.4397100, -123.4815300

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