Gunner Mars arrived in England Mar. 14, 1916, and was promoted to Bombadier July 1, 1916, when he crossed to France transferring to the 36th Battery, CFA.

He received promotion to Corporal in Sept. 1917 and to Sergeant in Sept. 1918.

During the final assault on Cambrai Oct. 7, 1918, he was killed in action.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (08-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (19-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (07-12-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (09-12-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919)

Height	5'11"
Eye Colour	brown
Age	25
Complexion	dark
Hair	dark brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Plymouth, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Prudential Life Insurance Company, Chatham
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Jan. 20 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham ON
Next of Kin	Mother: Mrs. E. Down

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