Private Robert F. Delmege left for overseas May 31st, 1915, trained on St. Martin’s Plain, Shorncliffe, and sailed for France October 9th, 1915. He served continuously from Ploegstreedt to Ypres, including Wulvesgtem and Kimmel, until wounded at Ypres August 5th, 1916. After hospital treatment he was invalided to Canada March 12th, 1917, and subsequently discharged. During active service Private Delmege received promotion to Corporal.

Corporal Robert F. Delmege received his discharge June 30th, 1917, being medically unfit for further military service.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (03-04-1917)

Height	5' 4"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	22
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Ridgetown, Ontario
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Vegreville, Alberta
Average Earnings	$1500.00 per year
Marital Status	Single (at time of enlistment)
Marriage Info	March 1st, 1917, South Lambeth, London, England.
When Enlisted	January 4th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Edmonton, Alberta
Next of Kin	Father- Arthur Delmege, Ridgetown

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