Regimental number: 3133944 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 329 – 57, Item: 18909, PDF: B0329-S057. Date of Birth 20/10/1895 at Chatham, ON. Son of Milton and Alice (nee Wheeler) Backus of R. R. #5 Chatham, Kent Co., ON., the brother of Percy Wheeler Backus. A single farmer living at home. MSA 708136 AC. Attestation: 13/05/1918 at London, ON to 1^st WOR.

According to his Discharge Certificate Harry was serving in the 1^st Depot WOR in London, ON. 13/05/1918. He served only in Canada.

His Medical Board 28/12/1918 found him fit to return from military service. Date of Discharge: 31/12/18 at No. 1 District, London, ON., he was 23 years 2 months old. He was paid off for his service $87.14 8/01/1919. At the time of his discharge he was living at R.R. #5, Chatham, ON.

Harry was reported to have married Hazel (nee Burk), they had no children.

Harry died in 1985.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (25-10-1917), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 329 - 57, CDP (25/10/1917), LAC-FMF, Photo w/unidentified soldier

Birthplace

20/10/1895 at Chatham, ON.

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