Gage, Glen R. Photo
Rank Private, Corporal
Service # 227676
Unit # 99th, Canadian Mounted Rifles
Resident Ridgetown
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Private Glen R. Gage went overseas July 1st, 1916, with the Canadian Mounted Rifles, training at Bramshott Camp, and coast guarding until April 1917, when proceeded to France. He received 27 shrapnel wounds August 6th, 1917, at Lens, one wound in the right hand and one in the right knee,being severe. He was admitted to Base Hospital, France, and one week later transferred to Epsom Hospital, England, until October 1917, when he took a course in B.F .and P.T. and was made an instructor at Seaford with the rank of Corporal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (28-08-1917)
Height 5'10"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 26
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Race White
Birthplace Ridgetown, Ontario
Religion Protestant
Last Place of Employment Spokane, Nash.
Average Earnings $125.00 per month
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info October 27th, 1917, London, England
When Enlisted June 6th, 1916
Where Enlisted Victoria, B.C.
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $10.00 per month
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Emily Gage, Ridgetown

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