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Raymond PRITCHARD* (1897-1918) DOW
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 Trade listed as Machinist. DOB 20-5-97, born Minto Township. 5 foot 3 inches. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Methodist. NOK Emma Pritchard, mother. Joseph J. Pritchard, father. Enlisted Guelph 2-3-16 (age 18 years). On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll 3-3-16, 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 18th Battalion. KIA 26-8-18 shrapnel wound to head. Globe & Mail Casualty List 5-9-18 reports "KIA.".
Cemetery: Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. Grave Reference: IV.D.46. Graveside photo courtesy B. Gilbert.
Name is inscribed on Harriston Cenotaph.
'Circumstances of Death' Register per Library & Archives Canada: "Died of Wounds" Whilst taking part in an attack on Marcelcave morning of August 8th, he was hit in the head by shrapnel from an enemy shell. He received first aid and was taken to a dressing station and later evacuated to No.42 Casualty Clearing Station where he died some time later. Next of Kin: J.J. Pritchard, Harriston, Ontario. Soldier is also remembered on parents headstone, Harriston Public Cemetery, Harriston headstone photo courtesy B. Gilbert.
File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7995 - 32. Courtesy Library & Archives Canada.
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