Sapper Frederick Brownsell trained at Ottawa for ten weeks, embarking in April 1916 for overseas. He was stationed at Bramshott Camp until August 5th, 1916, when he was admitted to Military Hospital suffering from Ptomaine Poisoning. Ten days later he was sent to the C.C.A.C. Bath, England, returning to Canada by the “Missanabie” in September, 1916.

Sapper Frederick Brownsell received his discharge from Quebec October 1st, 1916, being unfit for active service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (18-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (02-10-1916)

Height	5' 10 1/2"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	34
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Red
Race	White
Birthplace	London, England
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	T.H. Taylor Company, Chatham, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$70.00 per month.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	March 4th, 1907, Toronto, Ontario.
When Enlisted	January 15th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Toronto, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$22.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Jessie Brownsell, Chatham, Ontario. Children- Helen Brownsell, John Brownsell.

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