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Rank Private
Service # 782216
Unit # 128th Moosejaw's Own Battalion, 50th Canadian Battalion
Resident Wallaceburg
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Private Roy Harris went overseas with 128th Battalion, August 10th,1916, training at Bramshott Camp until December 10th, 1916, when he was transferred to the 50th Canadian Battalion, France. He was admitted to Hospital in France April 12th, 1917, suffering with trench fever, and after again joining his unit, was gassed at Vimy Ridge August 26th, 1917. Afterwards, entering Warrington Hospital, England for treatment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (16-12-1918), No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002
Height 5'9"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 18
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Wallaceburg, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment William Wright Riverhurst, Saskatchewan
Average Earnings $ 45.00 per month
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted February 14th, 1916
Where Enlisted Riverhurst, Sask.
Next of Kin Parents- Mr.&Mrs. Thomas Harris, R.R.#2 Bear Line, Ont

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