Pte Bruce W Parker trained with 24th Kent Regt in Dresden, Ont.

Pte Bruce W Parker trained in Canada with the 186th Batt and went overseas with that unit March 1917 and after training at Bramshott proceeded to France attached to 18th Batt. At Passchendaele Nov 9th 1917 he was severely wounded in the arm necessitating amputation in Clopton War Hospital, England, and after convalescence was transferred to Canada.

Private Bruce Wesley Parker received his discharge October 22nd, 1918, being medically unfit for further military service.

— discharged and in no return ticket

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 206 - Tilbury - List of Veterans

Height	5'8 1/2"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	27
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Dresden, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Dominion Sugar Company, Wallaceburg
Average Earnings	$ 4.50 per day
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	March 9th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Wallaceburg, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Mary E. Parker, Wallaceburg

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