Private Ernest Bettridge trained with the 1st. Contingent but was discharged at Vatcartier as medically unfit. He again enlisted with the 70th. Battalion September 1st, 1915, leaving for overseas April 18th, 1916. In England he was transferred to the P.P.C.L.I. proceeding to France June 7th, 1916. He was attached to No. 1 company for one month, taking a course as Scout in August, after which he was attached to Headquarters company of the P.P.C.L.I. In January 1917, he was given another course and was made Battalion Scout Instructor. In 1917 he was the only soldier left from a draft from the 70th. Battalion of 200. In June 1917 he went on a third course, and in September, 1917, was given his two years good conduct stripe. He served in France, Belgium and Germany.

Discharged at London owing to demobilisation April 24th, 1919. Category A.I.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Victoria Ave. United Church - Roll of Honour, Chatham Daily Planet (29-06-1916), Chatham Daily News (24-04-1919)

Height	5' 8 1/2''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	20
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Tupperville, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Betula, New York.
Average Earnings	$3.50 per day.
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	September 1st, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Margaret Newham, Chatham, Ontario.

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