Private Robert Crone left Chatham for overseas March 22nd, 1917 and after training at Bramshott camp, proceeded to France, transferring to the 18th.Battalion, June 21st, 1917. He was wounded August 21st, 1917, being admitted to Hospital in Rouen, France, but returned to his unit in October. After the engagement at Passchendaele he suffered from trench feet, and was sent to the 18th. General Hospital, France, being returned to England November 21st, 1917. He entered Horton War Hospital, convalesced at Woodcote Park, Epsom, and returned to Bramshott.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE

Height	5' 2"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	34
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Annan, Scotland.
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	International Harvester Company, Chatham, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$1.75 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	February 16th, 1900, Annan, Scotland.
When Enlisted	April 11th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Jane Crone, Chtaham, Ontario. Children- George W. Crone, Bert Crone, Thomas B. Crone, Emma Crone, Clifford K. Crone.

---

Notice something wrong with this record? Or, do you have something to add? Report it using our online form.