Brown, Fred (Frederick) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 213519
Unit # 87th
Resident Tilbury
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Brown, Fred A

 

Private Fred Brown enlisted in the 99th. Battalion January 8th, 1916, left Canada in May 1916, transferred to the 35th. Battalion in England. In June he went to France and joined the 87th. Battalion. Wounded October 23rd in Regina Trench, was sent to England where he underwent 13 operations on right arm which was much shattered with machine gun bullets.

Discharged at London December 31st, 1917 Conduct Good.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917)
Height 5' 7''
Eye Colour Brown
Age 18
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace London, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Farming for Thomas Brown.
Average Earnings $40.00 per month
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted January 8th, 1916
Where Enlisted Tilbury, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Thomas Brown, Tilbury, Ontario.

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