Morris, Henry Morton Stanely (Henry M S / H. M. S.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 6703
Unit # P.B.Co, Canadian Engineers
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Pte. H.M. Stanley Morris embarked for overseas September 22nd, 1914. While on board ship he fell from his berth, dislocating his knee, and upon arrival at Plymouth, was admitted to Hospital. After recovery he trained at Salisbury until February, 1919, when he proceeded to France. During his experience here Pte. Morris spent considerable time in the trenches, Machine-gun section, transports division, officers’s training school, and also supervising in the Engineers’ division. May 24th, 1915, he received a slight shrapnel wound which kept him from the trenches for several weeks, and later his knee was again dislocated, the lunar cartilage having to be operated on. The condition of his knee kept him from the most dangerous engagements, although he continued in active service.

Discharged April 3rd, 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (01-06-1915), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010 (03-04-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes
Height 5'7 1/2"
Eye Colour Grey
Age 20
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Race White
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Stationary Engineer, Dominion Sugar Co. Wallaceburg.
Average Earnings $ 25.00 per week
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted August, 1914
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Martha Morris, Chatham. Sister- Miss S.Jean Morris, Chatham.

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