Private Herbert Cox , after a B.F. and P.T. course was made Corporal in February 1917, and later, after a course at the Royal School of Infantry, London, was promoted to Sergeant. He went overseas the latter part of April 1917, transferring to the 20th. Canadian Battalion and proceeded to France August 28th, 1917. He was returned to England November 15th, 1917, suffering from trench fever and trench feet, and admitted to hospital.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (21-08-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (07-02-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919)

Height	6' 3 1/2"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	28
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Stratford, Ontario.
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Quo Vidis Theatre, Detroit, Michigan.
Average Earnings	$20.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	August 1916
Where Enlisted	Walkerville, Ontario.
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. H.W. Cox, Chatham, Ontario.

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