Regimental number: 802792. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5457 – 51. Date of Birth: 05/03/1883 in Yorkshire, England. Married to Margaret Maggie’ Lawrence, living in  Bothwell, ON. Prior to enlisting Albert worked as a section worker on the railroad. Attestation: 22/01/1916 at Glencoe, ON. to 135^th O.S. Bn. Reference: GR150, Accession:1992-93/166, Box: 5457-51, Item: 521017, PDF: B5457-SO51. Albert was reported WIA 31/03/17 ‘Shellshock’ In the Field. He rejoined the Regt. WSM 1/04/17  in the CDP 27/04/1917 at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. 

Age: 32 Yrs. 10 mths., Height: 5’ 8 ½ “, Girth: 37”, Complexion” Fair, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown. Medical 22/01/16 at Glencoe, ON. “Fit” 28/01/16. Weight 150 #.

Pte with the 4^th Bn. transferer from the 135^th Bn.. It was noted that his teeth ‘needed attention”.

Margaret was reported living at 182 Park Ave. East, Chatham, ON. CVWM. Also reported as living on Baxter St., Chatham. He was survived by his widow, one daughter and three step-sons, one of the step sons was in the CMR. BT 7/06/17.

He was later reported KIA 4/05/17 ‘In the Field’ Rouen, France Reported in the CDP 26/05/1917 (P). Margaret was reported living at 182 Park Ave., East, Chatham, ON. CVWM. Also reported as living on Baxter St., Chatham. He was survived by his widow, one daughter and three step-sons, one the step son was in the CMR. BT 7/06/17.  At one time it was reported the Margaret was living at 198 Wellington St. East, Chatham, ON.  

LAWRENCE, ALBERT. Rank: Private, Service No: 802792. Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, 4th Bn.

Husband of Margaret Lawrence, of 182 Park Avenue East, Chatham, Ontario.

KIA – Date of Death: 4/05/1917, age 41 years. VIMY MEMORIAL.

The Memorial Cross would have gone to the mother of the fallen soldier, but Albert’s mother had passed away so it went to his widow. The Memorial Scroll was received 5/03/1921 and the Memorial Plaque, usually goes to the male of the family . Since there was no adult male came to Margaret as well.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (27-04-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (26-05-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5457 – 51, CWGC, BT3 (1/05/17)
Supplemental Information	KIA - Date of Death: 4/05/1917, age 41 years. VIMY MEMORIAL. Wife: Mrs. Margaret Lawrence, Bothwell Daughter: Audrey

Height	5'8 1/2"
Weight	150 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	32 yrs. 10 mths.
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	white
Birthplace	05/03/1883 in Yorkshire, England.
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Grand Trunk Railway
Average Earnings	45/mth
Marital Status	married
When Enlisted	Jan. 22 1916
Where Enlisted	Glencoe On.
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	14.50/mth

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