Private Ira Morse transferred to the 4th Pioneers in May 1916, going overseas December 1st, 1916. After a few months training at Bramshott he proceeded to France with the 124th Pioneers. He spent several weeks in March 1917 in hospital with pneumonia, after which he returned to duty transferring as Sapper with the 10th Canadian Engineer Battalion, No.1 Sub Section.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim Freedom Library, No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Black
Age	19
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Blenheim, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Pere Marquette Railway
Average Earnings	$ 1.50 per day
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Edward Morse, Erieau

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