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Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 5-12-95, born London, England. NOK Catherine Reed, mother. Enlisted Mt Forest. 16-2-16. (20 years) 5 foot 3 3/4 inches, hazel eyes, brown hair. Roman Catholic. Enlistment noted in 24-2-16 edition Mt Forest Representative. On 153rd Nominal 26-2-16, no transfer noted. On 153rd Nominal Roll 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 47th Battalion 28-3-18. Wounded severe contusions to legs 2-6-18. Returned to duty 17-8-18. Bullet wound to back of neck 29-9-18. Returned to Canada aboard SS Cretic, 24-3-19, Halifax, N.S. Demobilized London 27-5-19. File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8164 - 51, courtesy Library & Archives Canada. |