Private Fred Brown enlisted in the 99th. Battalion January 8th, 1916, left Canada in May 1916, transferred to the 35th. Battalion in England. In June he went to France and joined the 87th. Battalion. Wounded October 23rd in Regina Trench, was sent to England where he underwent 13 operations on right arm which was much shattered with machine gun bullets.

Discharged at London December 31st, 1917 Conduct Good.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917)

Height	5' 7''
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	18
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	London, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Farming for Thomas Brown.
Average Earnings	$40.00 per month
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	January 8th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Tilbury, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Thomas Brown, Tilbury, Ontario.

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