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Attestation Papers found on Digital File. Trade Farm Laborer. DOB 1880, born Bramley near Guildford, Surrey, England. NOK George Hill, father. Enlisted Guelph 20-5-16 (age 36). On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll as published Guelph Mercury 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 18th Battalion 28-3-18. Struck off Strength 27-10-19 on being discharged in Britain. Next of Kin, Emily Hill, wife, Belmore Villa, Chapel Lane, Milford, Surrey. Demobilized London, England, 18-10-19. Returned to Canada aboard SS Melita 24-9-20, at own expense. 1921 Canada Census, Edward and Emily Hill, Eramosa. Veterans Death Card: died 26-8-45, no cause given, not war service related. Woodlawn Cemetery records Guelph. Buried Block L, Row 24, Stone 6. Headstone photo courtesy B. Gilbert. File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4346 - 54, courtesy Library & Archives Canada. |