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Rank Private, Bugler
Service # 189801
Unit # 91st battalion
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
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Bugler Flook trained with the 91st battalion and later trasferred to the 186th Kents going overseas with this unit.

He arrived in England Apr. 8, 1917 and after training at Bramshott Camp, he went to France Aug. 17 transferring to the 18th battalion.

He served until Oct. 11, 1918 when he was instantly killed by shrapnel form an enemy shell while taking part in the military operations in the vicinity of Iwuy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Sources Chatham Daily Planet (07-11-1918), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (25-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (03-01-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes
Height 5'8"
Eye Colour blue
Age 20
Complexion fair
Hair fair
Race white
Birthplace London, England
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment American Pad & Textile Co. Chatham Ontario
Average Earnings 18/wk
Marital Status married
When Enlisted Jan. 1 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund 13/mth
Next of Kin Wife: Mrs. Jennie Flook, Chatham

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