Private J. Ross Robertson took the Officers’ Training Course at Toronto University.

Private J. Ross Robertson crossed to England in November 1916, proceeding to France in February 1917, serving with the 5th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, as Motor Transport Driver, until December 1917, when he returned to England and transferred to the Royal Naval Air Service as Lieutenant. He crossed to France attached to the 204th Squadron, and was wounded severely August 15th, 1918, in the left knee, being admitted to Queen Alexandra Hospital, Dunkirk, France. He returned to England Sept 13th 1918 and to Canada Nov 5th 1918.

Demobilized and placed on unemployed list R.A.F. March 12th 1919.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim News Tribune (26-07-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (20-08-1918), Chatham Daily News (17-03-2000), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	21
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Blenheim, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Mission Circuit, Pine Creek, Alberta.
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	May 1916
Where Enlisted	Toronto, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Anna Robertson, Blenheim. Brother- Lynn Robertson, Blenheim.

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