Private Markey crossed to England with the 70th battalion in Apr. 1916 proceeding to France in Aug, posted to the 18th battalion.

He received hospital treatment three weeks in Jan. 1917 suffering from trench feet, and after joining his unit was promoted to Corporal in Mar. 1917.

Corporal Markey was killed in action May 8, 1917.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Blenheim Cenotaph
Sources	Blenheim News Tribune (06-10-1915), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (21-05-1917), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990
Supplemental Information	Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markey, Blenheim Sister: Lily

Height	6'
Eye Colour	blue
Age	18
Complexion	fair
Hair	dark brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Wiltshire, England
Religion	Prebysterian
Last Place of Employment	Hector Mc Mullin, Blenheim
Average Earnings	40/mth
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Oct. 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham ON

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