| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 3130895 |
| Unit # | WOR, 44th |
| Resident | Ridgetown |
Regimental number: 3130895. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3142 – 24, Item: 393851, PDF:- B3142-SO24. Date of Birth: 28/11/1886 at Ridgetown, Howard Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Edwin and Nancy Jane Flemington of 35 Parent Ave., Windsor, ON. A single plumber living at his parent’s home. MSA 731931 AC. Medical Exam at Windsor, ON. 6/10/17 Cateory A. II. Attestation: 28/01/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. 3rd Draft 1st WOR – 8/01/1918 at London, ON
Apparent Age: 31 yrs. 1 mths., Height: 5’ 4”, Girth: 41”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Black, Weight: 138#, Hearing normal, Eyesight: 20/20
3rd Draft 1st WOR – 8/01/1918 at London, ON.
Embarked Canada S.S. Grampian: 4/02/18. Disembarked in England: 16/02/18.
17/02/18 – 4th Res. TOS. At Bramshott. 24/08/18 to 47th Bn. to 44th Bn. – Field 14/08/18.
28/09/18 Missing In Action – Killed in Action
FLEMINGTON, E. ROSS; Initials: E R., Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private, Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (New Brunswick Regiment)
Unit Text: 44th Bn., Age: 32. KIA – Date of Death: 28/09/1918, Service No: 3130895
Additional information: Son of Edwin and Nancy Jane Neville Flemington, of 307, Parent Avenue, Windsor, Ontario.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Grave/Memorial Reference: I. B. 17.
Cemetery: RAILLENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
His mother received a Gratuity of $180.00. She also received her Memorial Cross 21/07/20. Edwin received the Memorial Scroll 21/07/20 and the Mem. Plaque. 24/02/1921
A photo of Pte. Edwin Rosslyn Flemington is on the CVWM thank to the 1st Hussars Museum – Killed at Rawlincourt, France.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, Commonwealth War Grave Commission, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3142 – 24, LAC Search, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 32. KIA - Date of Death: 28/09/1918 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Grave/Memorial Reference: I. B. 17. Cemetery: RAILLENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION |
| Height | 5'4" |
| Weight | 138 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 31 yrs. 1 mth. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Black |
| Birthplace | 28/11/1886 at Ridgetown, Howard Twsp., Kent Co., ON. |
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