Cox, Herbert J. Photo
Rank Private
Service # 1045168
Unit # 241st
Resident Chatham
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Private Herbert Cox , after a B.F. and P.T. course was made Corporal in February 1917, and later, after a course at the Royal School of Infantry, London, was promoted to Sergeant. He went overseas the latter part of April 1917, transferring to the 20th. Canadian Battalion and proceeded to France August 28th, 1917. He was returned to England November 15th, 1917, suffering from trench fever and trench feet, and admitted to hospital.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (21-08-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (07-02-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919)
Height 6' 3 1/2"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 28
Complexion Fair
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace Stratford, Ontario.
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Quo Vidis Theatre, Detroit, Michigan.
Average Earnings $20.00 per week
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted August 1916
Where Enlisted Walkerville, Ontario.
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. H.W. Cox, Chatham, Ontario.

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