David left Chatham for training at Camp Francis, London May 31st, 1916 and went with the battalion to Camp Borden July 8th returning to Chatham on October 28th.

He left Chatham for overseas March 22nd, 1917 arriving in England April 8th.

Pte. Aiken served as cook from the time of his enlistment until April 18th, 1917 when he joined the ranks and left for France June 16th.

He was killed in action at 9:30 am August 21st, 1917.

Previous Military Experience: Trained at the summer camp, Leamington, for three years with Dr. Hilliar’s Hussars.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Supplemental Information

Wife: Mrs. Myrtle Aiken, Wheatley Son: Donald Archie Born Jan. 2, 1913 Daughter: Ninda Pearl Born Nov. 3, 1914 Son: Everett Grant T. Born Aug. 15, 1916

Height	5'4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	23
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Belfast, Ireland
Religion	Baptist
Last Place of Employment	Saw-mill at Wheatley
Average Earnings	2.25
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	Chatham

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