| Service # | 837 |
| Unit # | PPCLI, 216th, CSEF |
| Resident | Chatham |
Had served for 7 years in Coy. H., 16th Infantry, US Army. At the time of enlistment, he was a general labourer. His home town is unknown.
He enlisted on 27 August, 1914 at Ottawa, ON. His medical examination was not completed until approximately the 1st of October. He departed with the 1st Contingent CEF that sailed on 3/10/14 for England.
Served with the PPCLI., it is also reported that he was wounded with a GSW to head. He spent a long time in the hospitals in England before being repatriated to Canada 7/12/17. David re-enlisted on 10/08/18 with the 216th Bn. CSEF. Contacted CKBHS and Buxton.
Spencer Alexander found a Border Crossing record for a David Gregory Boyer (age 41) into the USA 24/02/18. LAC. 11/01/2011.
LAC Search. David Benson – Request with medals on Ebay.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 979 – 53 |
| Birthplace | 01/11/1877 at Chatham, ON |
| Next of Kin | C. A. Boyer (brother) of 13th Ave., Oakland, California, USA. |
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