| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 401402 |
| Unit # | 33rd, 18th |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Regimental number: 401402 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 443 – 34 Date of Birth 04/04/1889 at London, England. N of K: William Marshall of Blenheim, ON. A single labourer living in Blenheim. Born in England, he came to Canada 1910 and served in both WWI and WWII. Albert leaves his wife Elizabeth (Desmond), three sons James, John, and Douglas of Blenheim and three daughters Ruby, Rose and Hilda; a son Albert died in 1962.
A single labourer living in Blenheim. Member of the 24th Kent Regt. Letter from Capt. Geo. Smith, OC, Chatham OS contingent, to Col. H. D. Smith, OC 24th Regt. Chatham, CDP 2/09/1914, reports that “Barnes has been sent home” [ did not meet the height minimum for the 1st Contingent of 5’ 3”]. Attestation: 6/08/1915 at London, ON. to 33rd Bn. LAC search. Photo found in “In Khaki – Blenheim.”
It was reported in the BNT 18/05/1921 that Albert Barnes “an employee at the local hydro-electric service married Miss Elizabeth Desmond a young English lady of this community.
A enlisted with the 1st Kent Regt. in WWII but was found “Medically Unfit”. He had been employed by the Town of Blenheim as caretaker at Evergreen Cemetery. He was re-employed on the Blenheim Police Force after being rejected for service in WWII. CDN 21/10/41.
The immediate past President of Branch 185 Royal Canadian, former Chief of Police died suddenly after only ill for one day died at Public General Hospital, Chatham.
He was buried at Evergreen cemetery.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990, IODE, Discharged (19-05-1919), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 443 – 34 |
| Birthplace | 04/04/1889 at London, England |
| Next of Kin | William Marshall of Blenheim, ON. |
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