Presant, Frederick W. (F. W.) Photo
Rank Flight Lieutenant
Unit # Royal Air Force
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Lieutenant Frederick W. Presant trained at Camp Borden, Wycliffe College and in February 1918 was sent to Texas, crossing to England in May 1918 and was attached to a flying station until early in August when owing to a crash he was obliged to give up flying for three months. Later, he rejoined his old squadron and station and remained there until April 1919 when he was sent to Air Force Repatriation Camp, arrived in Canada July 8th 1919.

Discharged July 12th due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990
Height 5'11"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 20
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Race White
Birthplace Guelph, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Erie Ridge Fruit Farm, Blenheim, Ontario.
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted October 1917
Where Enlisted Toronto, Ontario
Next of Kin Parents- Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Presant, Blenheim. Brother- John E. Presant, Harold E. Presant.

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