A member of the 24th Kent Regiment up to enlistment in the active militia.

Private Peck left London, Ontario January 19th, 1916 arrived in England January 30th and then left England for France February 16th. He was detailed to the 4th Canadian Field Ambulance of the 2nd Canadian Division.

Private Peck wounded on the Somme, September 15th, 1916, by shrapnel to the head and was returned to England October 8th, 1916 as a patient in the Sheffield War Hospital and later transferred to Moore Barracks Hospital at Shorncliff May 1917. He was then again transferred to the Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital Buxton England. He returned to Canada in August 1919.

Discharged August 29th, 1919.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, St. Andrews United Church - Roll of Honour - Chatham

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	27
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Chatham Post Office
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	September 11th, 1915
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Isabelle Peck. Brother- Ray S. Peck, Wilfred Peck., 12 Duluth Street, Chatham Ontario.

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