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Rank Private
Service # 94
Unit # 33rd Bn.
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 94 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9904 – 33, Item: 622130, PDF: B9904-S033.  Date of Birth 08/12/1892 in Belgium. N of K: Edward Von Ghestle of Vilvoorde, Belgium, N of K: Vilvoorde. A single carpenter. 2 years Belgian Cavalry. Attestation: 19/01/1915 at Chatham, ON to 33rd Bn.

Apparent Age: 22 yrs. 1 mth., Height: L 5’ 7”, Girth: 39 ½ “ Complexion: not entered. Eye: Grey Brown, Scar of Birth on side – left thigh scar on Back – “Fit 

33rd Bn. Discharged – Belgian Reservist, at London, ON. 6/02/15 [2MD 34-3-16 Vol. 1A]. Birth place – Belgium 

Physical development – Good. Vaccinated 1914. “Stand off Strength”.  

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (25-01-1915), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9904 – 33
Height 5'7"
Eye Colour Grey Brown
Age 22 yrs. 1 mth.
Birthplace 08/12/1892 in Belgium
Next of Kin Edward VanGhestle of Vilvoorde, Belgium

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