Private Homer Giroux went to London, Ontario in 1913 as a Boy Scout.

Private Homer Giroux trained at Valcartier for two months when he went overseas crossing in to France attached to the 11th Battalion, at the battle of Ypres he was wounded in the right arm, left arm, had his nose broken and was gassed. He was admitted to Hospital in England returning to duty two months later in charge of baggage detail in England where he served eleven months. He then proceeded to France.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (07-05-1915), TT (09-12-1915), Chatham Daily News (22-04-1919)

Height	5' 4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	22
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Saint Joachim, Ontario
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	Maker of Cement Blocks and Foundations
Average Earnings	$ 15.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	August 15th, 1914
Where Enlisted	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. N Giroux, Tilbury

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