Private George H. Bell served as Corporal with the 24th. Kent Regiment, Chatham and was chosen as a representative from this unit to attend the Tercentenary at Quebec in 1908.

Private George H. Bell trained at Niagara with the Pioneer section of the 44th Battalion until the fall of 1915, transferring then as Lance Corporal with the 86th. Machine gun Battalion, Hamilton. He proceeded overseas May 16th, 1916, but due to varicose veins and an accident causing injury to his back, he has been kept an duty in England, reverting to Private.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Chatham Daily Planet (16-12-1918)

Height	5' 10"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	35
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	South Harwich Township
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Reid and Company Electric Store, Welland, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$18.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	May 11th, 1904, Blenheim, Ontario.
When Enlisted	August 2nd, 1915
Where Enlisted	Welland, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Sara Alberta Bell, Chatham. Daughter- Miss Marjorie Bell.

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