Regimental number: 504537 Rank: SPR Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2816 – 21, Item: 370343, PDF:- B2816-SO21. Date of Birth 02/07/1895 at Palmyra, Kent Co. ON. Son of John Edward and Jamima Eberle of Palmyra, Kent Co., A single student at McMaster Hall, Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON., living at McMaster Hall for 18 months C.O.T.C. Attestation: 29/03/1916 at Toronto, ON. to Signal Company for 18 months.

Apparent Age: 20 yrs. 7 mths., Height: 5’ 10 ½ “, Girth: 38”, Weight: 143 to 165#,  Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Lt. Brown. Small scar on back of right thumb.  Medical Exam: 39/03/16 “Fit” at Toronto, ON. “Signal Training Depot – Signal Pool. 31/05/16 – Signal Z Training Depot. Had never vaccinated. 

From Canada 6/08/16. Arrived in England in 1916 to 2^nd Cdn. Div. Signals – France 

It wa reported that Ira had contracted the Mumps 21/02/17 to 12/03/17. He had swelling of left Parofid gland for two days. Swelling had displaced. Discharged to Duty.

5^th Div. Sig. Co. Crowborough 19/01/17, 9/02/ 17 Signal Co. , Witley, 20/02/17 TOS Willey. 11/04/18 SOS. Signal Pool – France. Arv. France 11/04/18 – 31/08/18 – Joined unit 21/08/18. Joined unit in FIELD. Awarded ”Awarded “Good Conduct” badge. 21/09/19.

15/03/19 reported “Sick” – MS 10/03/19. To England 22/04/1919.

He had Pharynyitis – 5/04/17 to 17/04/17 to 17/04/17 – Sore throat for four weeks, new letter to MO. – 16^th General Hosp. Orpington, Kent, England. “War Service Gratuity – CE 7^th RD. Payments went to Molson Bank – Ridgetown, ON. 29/03/16.

Discharge Certificate: Cdn. Engineers – Toronto 29/ 03/19.

Service in Canada, England and France. Retired 27/05/1019 at Ottawa, ON. Honourable Discharged: British War and Victory Medal. Living at 98 Indian Grove, Toronto, ON. 9/02/1961.

Embarked the S.S. Aquitania from South Hampton 18/05/19 and Disembarked at Halifax NS. 25/05/19. 27/05/19 was S.O.S. at Ottawa 11/03/19, He came down with Diptheria followed up again with Tonsilitis 29/03/19 t0 31/03/19   

Proceeding to Discharge: War Service war Badge Class “A”.

He had service in Canada, England and France. Retired 27/05/1919 at Ottawa, ON. Honourable Discharge – British War and Victory Medal. Living at 98 Indian Grove, Toronto, ON. 9/02/1961 

Found at pg. 269 Orford historical book. Reported returned from O/S duty 25/05/1919 aboard the S. S. Aquitania. CDP 27/05/19.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Orford Townsip Historical Book - Orford Story, Chatham Daily Planet (27-05-1919), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2816 - 21

Height	5'10 1/2"
Weight	143 - 168 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Hazel
Age	20 yrs. 7 mths.
Complexion	Fresh
Hair	Light Brown
Birthplace	02/07/1895 at Palmyra, Kent Co. ON.

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