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Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 22-2-98, born Plymouth, England. 5 foot 4 3/4 inches. Grey eyes, brown hair. Catholic. Edward Major, father. NOK Vera Olive Major, wife. Enlisted St Thomas 29-1-17 (age 18 years 1 month). On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll 2-2-17, no transfer noted. Embarked with 153rd Halifax N.S. SS Olympic 29-4-17. Taken on Strength 18th Battalion 19-8-18. Shrapnel wound right hand, left knee, left leg 13-10-18. Returned to Canada aboard SS Caronia, 22-5-19, Halifax, N.S. Demobilized London 24-5-19. Ontario Marriage Registry (007892) married 28-3-17 to Vera Olive Pound at St Thomas, his occupation listed as soldier. File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5859 - 33, courtesy Library & Archives Canada. |