Private Roy Harris went overseas with 128th Battalion, August 10th,1916, training at Bramshott Camp until December 10th, 1916, when he was transferred to the 50th Canadian Battalion, France. He was admitted to Hospital in France April 12th, 1917, suffering with trench fever, and after again joining his unit, was gassed at Vimy Ridge August 26th, 1917. Afterwards, entering Warrington Hospital, England for treatment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (16-12-1918), No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002

Height	5'9"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	18
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Wallaceburg, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	William Wright Riverhurst, Saskatchewan
Average Earnings	$ 45.00 per month
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	February 14th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Riverhurst, Sask.
Next of Kin	Parents- Mr.&Mrs. Thomas Harris, R.R.#2 Bear Line, Ont

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