153rd (Wellington) Battalion C.E.F.

1915 - 1919

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James Russell WEBSTER* (1897-1918)
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Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 1-2-97, born Vancouver, B.C. 5 foot 6 1/2 inches. Blue eyes, light brown hair. Presbyterian. NOK Edith Webster, mother. Enlisted Mt Forest 18-12-15 (age 18 years). Enlistment noted in 23-1-16 edition Arthur Enterprise. On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll 29-1-16, no transfer noted. On 153rd Nominal Rolls as published Guelph Mercury 10-6-16 and 1-12-16. Embarked with 153rd Halifax N.S. SS Olympic 29-4-17. Arrived Liverpool 7-5-17. Assigned 25th Reserve for Training and Administration. Taken on Strength 2nd Battalion CMGC 28-3-18. KIA 9-10-18. Cemetery: Canada Cemetery, Nord, France.
Grave Reference: II.E. 10. Graveside photo courtesy B. Gilbert.
'Circumstances of Death' register: lost. Next of Kin: Mrs. E.E. Webster, Mount Forest, Ontario.
File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10192 - 45. Courtesy Library & Archives Canada.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial courtesy Veteran Affairs Canada.
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