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Trade listed as Laborer. DOB 9-8-97, born Barnsley, England. 5 foot 3 inches. Blue eyes, light brown hair. Church of England. NOK Sara Attie, mother. Enlisted Arthur 7-12-15, (age 18 years 4 months). On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll as published Guelph Mercury 1-12-16. Transferred to 216th Battalion 8-12-16. On 216th Sailing List 18 April 1917, SS Scandinavian, Halifax N.S. Assigned 3rd Reserves for Training and Administration. Taken on Strength 19th Battalion in France 16-11-17. Returned to Canada aboard SS Caronia, Halifax N.S. 22-5-19. Demobilized Toronto 24-5-19. Veterans Death Card: died 19-12-58 at Fergus, no further information. File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 294 - 51. Courtesy Library & Archives Canada. |