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Rank Sgt., Gunner
Service # 91089
Unit # C.F.A.
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Gunner Mars arrived in England Mar. 14, 1916, and was promoted to Bombadier July 1, 1916, when he crossed to France transferring to the 36th Battery, CFA.

He received promotion to Corporal in Sept. 1917 and to Sergeant in Sept. 1918.

During the final assault on Cambrai Oct. 7, 1918, he was killed in action.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Sources Chatham Daily Planet (08-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (19-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (07-12-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (09-12-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919)
Height 5'11"
Eye Colour brown
Age 25
Complexion dark
Hair dark brown
Race white
Birthplace Plymouth, England
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Prudential Life Insurance Company, Chatham
Marital Status single
When Enlisted Jan. 20 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham ON
Next of Kin Mother: Mrs. E. Down

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