Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 516 – 6. Item: 29582, PDF:- B0516-SO06. Attestation: At London, ON. 23/08/16 to 142^nd o/s Batt, CEF. A Student age 18 years, Height 5’ 9 1/2’” Weight: 145#, Girth: 32 ½” Physical: – Good, Birth mark on Right hand.

Born in Ridgetown, ON. 6/03/1898. The son of Peter Banden (father). He had previous service in the 24th Kent Regt.  After growing up in Ridgetown,  Harry joined the Royal Canadian Army in 8/08/1916. He spent 18 Months at Camp Borden  considered to be Fit for service. 2/09/16 TOS – Posted to the General list of officers. 31/10/16 to 18^th Batt.

Lieutenant Henry Norman Bawden took six week’s officer’s training course at London, Ontario.

Lieutenant Henry Norman Bawden served as Supernumary with the 142nd. Battalion, leaving for England with a draft of officers August 18th, 1916, and proceeding to France October 26th, 1916, as Lieutenant with the 18th. Canadian Battalion.

19/03/17 Henry was admitted to No. 7 Stationary Hospital at Boulogne, France. He had sprained his ankle. He was discharged  from duty. Under wounds and other injuries “While I was in the performance of military duty. The injury accured while bayonet fighting at the 1^st Army School with the 18^th Batt.” . He was taken to No.5 Field Ambulance, No. 7 Statt. Hospital and No. 58 Casualty Clearing Station

In his service to his country, he saw combat in two battles that were particularly important to Canadian history, Paschendale and Vimy Ridge.

27/03/18  serving with the 18^th Batt. He was an instructor on the Lewis Gun instructor.

Was proceeded to England 4/04/1919. He sailed for Canada 13/05/1919. He was credited for service in England and France returned with the 18^th Batt. 2^nd Cdn.

 After the First World War and a law career, he served on the powerful War Finance Committee from 1941 to 1945.  His association with fellow Hall of Excellence members Peter Campbell and Gordon Leitch led to phenomenal business accomplishments with Maple Leaf Mills and Upper Lakes Shipping.  He eventually was elected president of Dominion Securities.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Church Of the Advent - Ridgetown, Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Ridgetown High School - Hall of Excellence Webpage

Height	5'9 1/2"
Weight	145 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	18
Complexion	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Ridgetown, Ontario
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Collegiate Institute Student
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	June 8th, 1916
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Peter W. Bawden, Ridgetown, Ontario.

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