Gordon Coutts was born in 1897, in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He enlisted in the British Army, taking him to places such as France, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Russia. After demobilizing in 1919, Gordon moved Canada, arriving in 1920 and began working at the Manitoba Asylum in 1921.
Early Life
Gordon Coutts was born in on July 11th, 1897, in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He enlisted in the British Army on November 10th, 1914, which took him across the continent to places such as France, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Russia. After demobilizing in 1919, Gordon made the move across the Pacific to Canada. He arrived in 1920 and began working at the Manitoba Asylum in 1921.
He married Margaret Elizabeth Blanche, the daughter of lake skipper, Captain John Rosie, in 1923. They had one son, also named Gordon.
Military Career
Gordon was commissioned to the Canadian Army, Fort Garry Horse Militia in 1930. At the outbreak of the Second World War, he was called to active service in March 1940 where he served until the war ended. After demobilizing in 1946, he returned to Canada.
Post Military Career
Gordon resumed work at the Manitoba Asylum as Chief Attendant until his retirement in 1963. His career lasted a total of 42 years.
Gordon remained involved with the military community by becoming a member of the Red Chevron Veterans Club in Winnipeg, and an honorary life member of the Fort Garry Horse Association and the Regimental Senate. He was also a member of the Selkirk Branch No. 151 of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans.
His interests outside of his careers, both medical and military, included sports such as soccer, cricket, and bowling.
Gordon passed away in 1980 at the age of 83. He is buried at the St. Clements Anglican Church Cemetery.
Gordon Coutts Collection
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Gordon Milne Coutts, 1939-1945, Coutts Family
Sources
Coutts Family
Selkirk Enterprise, 1963
