Engineer Carl F. VonGunten trained during his first year while attending Toronto University and a few months with the Highlanders in 1909.

Engineer Carl F. VonGunten enlisted as Private with the 411th. Engineering Corps at Camp Gorden, Georgia, October 13th, 1917, and was promoted to Sergeant November 25th, 1917. He was made Master Engineer, Senior grade, December 23rd, and set to Camp Lee, Virginia, in June 1918, for special work. In July 1918 he was promoted to Master Engineer, Headquarters Detachment, Camp Forrest, Georgia, with the 605th. Engineers. Arrived in France October 14th, 1918.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim News Tribune (03-05-1916), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990

Height	5' 8''
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	25
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Blenheim, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Average Earnings	$1500.00 per year
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	October 13th, 1917
Where Enlisted	Camp Gordon, Georgia
Next of Kin	Father- C. L. VonGunten, Blenhiem, Mother- Mrs. S. A. VonGunten, Sister- Mrs. May R. Hall, Chicago, Mrs. Evelyn Langford, Louise VonGunten, Sec, Y. Red cross

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