Ferren, Ross Wilbert (Ross W.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 401785
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Charring Cross
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private Ross W. Ferren transferred from the 70th. to the 33rd. Battalion December 6th, 1915, going overseas with this unit. He proceeded to France May 6th, 1916,  transferring to the 58th. Battalion. During the severe engagement of Courcelette, September 20th, 1916, he received  wounds which necessitated his removal to England, and upon sufficient recovery was returned to Canada, by the Olympic, arriving at Halifax May 21st, 1917. He received treatment at the Convalescent Home, London, Ontario.

Private Ross W. Ferren was given his discharge October 4th, 1917, at London as medically unfit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Blenheim Freedom Library, Evergreen Cemetery - Blenheim
Height 5' 8''
Eye Colour Hazel
Age 27
Complexion Fair
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace Kent County, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Farmer near Charing Cross
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted September 20th, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- Joseph R. Ferran, Charing Cross

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