Gray, Charles Leslie Ernest (C.L.E.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 3136114
Unit # 4th Reserve Battalion, 47th Canadian Battalion, 4th Division
Resident Merlin
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Private C.L.Ernest Gray trained at Carling Heights, until July 26th,1918, leaving Halifax for overseas with the 97th draft August 4th, 1918. Her was stationed with the 4th Reserve Battalion, Frenshaw Camp, Surrey transferred to Witley, and proceeded to France November 17th, 1918, drafted to the 47th Canadian Battalion, 4th Division. He remained with this unit until 17 April 1919, when he returned to England, left for Canada May 28th, 1919.

Discharged at London June 6th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (22-10-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (20-03-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (06-06-1919), Royal Canadian Legion Br. 465 - Merlin - 50th Anniversary 1947-1997
Height 5'7 1/2"
Eye Colour Light Brown
Age 20
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Race White
Birthplace Merlin, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Farmer at home
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted May 20th, 1918
Where Enlisted London, Ontario
Next of Kin Parents- Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Gray R.R.4, Merlin

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