From Clearville, Orford Twsp., Kent Co., ON.

Private John E Brien left Canada for England May 3rd, 1918 and was then transferred to C.E. Went to France with the CE on August 15th, 1918 and was sent to Arras and took part in the Cambrai drive after which he was sent to the Seine Canal where he was wounded in the heel and a slight touch of gas. John would arrive back in Canada in March of 1919 and be discharged from the army in London, ON. on 24/03/19 due to demobilization..

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (03-03-1919), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1060 – 38

Height	5' 11"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	28
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Orford County 06/09/1889
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Farmer
Average Earnings	$2.50 per day
Marital Status	Single
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Joseph Brien, Ridgetown, Ontario.

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