| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 2355439 |
| Unit # | 7th Bn. |
| Resident | Bothwell |
Regimental number: 2355439. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9818 – 33, Item: 283879, PDF:- B9818-SO35. Date of Birth: 11/07/1899 at Bothwell, ON. Son of Dave and Laney Tunks of R. R. # 3 Bothwell, brother of Ernest 2355458. A single farmer living in Bothwell. Attestation: 5/10/1917 at London, ON. to 7th Bn. LAC search.
Age at enlistment 23 yrs. 4 mos. Height: 5’ 5 ½ “, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark Brown. Eye sight 30/20 R. / 30/20 L., Hearing: Normal. Medical at London, ON. 10/10/17.
TOS with 1st Depot Batt. WOR 7th Regt. Departed Canada aboard S,S, Missanable 21/12/17 from St. John 18/12/17. Disembarked – England 31/12/17.
With the 1st Bn. 13/04/18 and was KIA 14/04/18 WOR
The Memorial Cross came to Mrs. Laney Tunks (mother) and the Memorial Plaque and Scroll to Mr. David Tunks (father). The Army stopped the mother’s allowance 1/05/18. She did receive his “Will”.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9818 – 33., LAC |
| Height | 5' 5 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 23 yrs. 4 mths. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Dark Brown |
| Birthplace | 11/07/1899 at Bothwell, ON. |
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