Rank | Private |
Service # | 401654 |
Unit # | 77th Bn., 33rd Bn. |
24th Reg. | Yes |
Resident | Ridgetown |
Regimental number: 401654. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3310 – 19., Item: 397832, PDF:- B3310 – SO19. Date of Birth: 29/05/1891 at Ridgetown, ON. Son of Mrs. Lam and Sam French of R. R. # 2 Blenheim, ON. A single farmer living on the family farm. Member of 24th Kent Regt. for one year.
Apparent Age: 24 yrs., Height: 5’ 8”, Girth: 38 ½”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown, Weight: 180#. Medical exam: “Fit”, 2/09/15 Attestation: 2/09/1915 at St. Thomas, ON to 70rd Bn. transferred to 33rd 30/12/1915.
FRENCH, TRUMAN MAYNARD Initials: T M Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment: Canadian Infantry Unit Text: 33rd Bn. Age: 24 DOD, Date of Death: 16/01/1916 Service No: 401654 Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam French. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Cemetery: RIDGETOWN (GREENWOOD) CEMETERY
Truman passed away at military Hospital 16/01/1916 – A Coy. from Pneumonia died at 8:40.
Unable to locate relatives. Canada Only.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cenotaph | Ridgetown Cenotaph |
Sources | Commonwealth War Grave Commission, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3310 – 19, LAC, CVWM |
Supplemental Information | Age: 24 DOD, Date of Death: 16/01/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Cemetery: RIDGETOWN (GREENWOOD) CEMETERY |
Height | 5'8" |
Weight | 180 lbs. lbs |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Age | 24 yrs. |
Complexion | Fair |
Hair | Light Brown |
Birthplace | 29/05/1891 at Ridgetown, ON. |
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