Private Charles R. Carson went overseas with the 33rd Battalion in March 1916, proceeding to France in October 1916, attached to the 49th. Canadian Battalion. He was wounded in the wrist and again October 31st, 1917, in the left hand and abdomen, returning to the trenches the latter part of November 1917. He was then transferred to Lord Strathcona’s Light Horse, remaining with that unit until he was sent home May 1919.

Discharged May 23rd, 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (24-05-1919)

Height	5' 8''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	23
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Alton, Ontario
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	Canadian Concrete Product Company
Average Earnings	$2.50 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	June 19th, 1911, Tilbury, Ontario.
When Enlisted	Janaury 29th, 1914
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$16.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Mary Carson, Chatham. Children- Edith Carson, Fredrick Carson.

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