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Louis Leo PEZZUTO (1898-1918) KIA
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 Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 15-8-98, born in Pesano, Italy. 5 foot 2 inches. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Catholic. NOK G. Pezzuto, uncle. Enlisted Mt Forest 1-3-16 (age 18 years). Enlistment noted in 2-3-16 edition Mt Forest Representative. On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll 11-3-16, no transfer noted. On 153rd Nominal Rolls as published Guelph Mercury 10-6-16 and 1-12-16. Transfer to 216th Battalion 10-3-17. Struck off Strength as Deserter 26-4-17. Attests Depot Regiment CMR Sudbury 10-9-17. (Louis Anthony, same NOK, same Birthplace). KIA 2-9-18, 102nd Battalion (2529418) Dury Mill British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Grave Ref: II.D.39. Grave Photo courtesy The War Graves Photograpy Project.
'Circumstances of Death' Register per Library & Archives Canada: "Killed in Action" Whilst taking part in an attack south of Drury, he was hit in the chest and instantly killed by an enemy machine gun bullett. Next of Kin: sister, Miss R. Pezzuto, 21 Allen St., Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7781 - 34, courtesy Library & Archives Canada.
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