Private Ross W. Ferren transferred from the 70th. to the 33rd. Battalion December 6th, 1915, going overseas with this unit. He proceeded to France May 6th, 1916,  transferring to the 58th. Battalion. During the severe engagement of Courcelette, September 20th, 1916, he received  wounds which necessitated his removal to England, and upon sufficient recovery was returned to Canada, by the Olympic, arriving at Halifax May 21st, 1917. He received treatment at the Convalescent Home, London, Ontario.

Private Ross W. Ferren was given his discharge October 4th, 1917, at London as medically unfit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Blenheim Freedom Library, Evergreen Cemetery - Blenheim

Height	5' 8''
Eye Colour	Hazel
Age	27
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Kent County, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Farmer near Charing Cross
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	September 20th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Joseph R. Ferran, Charing Cross

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