Pte. H.M. Stanley Morris embarked for overseas September 22nd, 1914. While on board ship he fell from his berth, dislocating his knee, and upon arrival at Plymouth, was admitted to Hospital. After recovery he trained at Salisbury until February, 1919, when he proceeded to France. During his experience here Pte. Morris spent considerable time in the trenches, Machine-gun section, transports division, officers’s training school, and also supervising in the Engineers’ division. May 24th, 1915, he received a slight shrapnel wound which kept him from the trenches for several weeks, and later his knee was again dislocated, the lunar cartilage having to be operated on. The condition of his knee kept him from the most dangerous engagements, although he continued in active service.

Discharged April 3rd, 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (01-06-1915), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010 (03-04-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes

Height	5'7 1/2"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	20
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Stationary Engineer, Dominion Sugar Co. Wallaceburg.
Average Earnings	$ 25.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	August, 1914
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Martha Morris, Chatham. Sister- Miss S.Jean Morris, Chatham.

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