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Rank Private
Service # 2355439
Unit # 7th Bn.
Resident Bothwell

Regimental number: 2355439. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9818 – 33, Item: 283879, PDF:- B9818-SO35.    Date of Birth: 11/07/1899 at Bothwell, ON. Son of Dave and Laney Tunks of R. R. # 3 Bothwell, brother of Ernest 2355458. A single farmer living in Bothwell. Attestation: 5/10/1917 at London, ON. to 7th Bn. LAC search.

Age at enlistment 23 yrs. 4 mos. Height: 5’ 5 ½ “, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark Brown. Eye sight 30/20 R. / 30/20 L., Hearing: Normal. Medical at London, ON. 10/10/17. 

TOS with 1st Depot Batt. WOR 7th Regt. Departed Canada aboard S,S, Missanable 21/12/17 from St. John 18/12/17. Disembarked – England 31/12/17.

With the 1st Bn. 13/04/18 and was KIA 14/04/18 WOR 

The Memorial Cross came to Mrs. Laney Tunks (mother) and the Memorial Plaque and Scroll to Mr. David Tunks (father). The Army stopped the mother’s allowance 1/05/18. She did receive his “Will”.  

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9818 – 33., LAC
Height 5' 5 1/2"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 23 yrs. 4 mths.
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Birthplace 11/07/1899 at Bothwell, ON.

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