Private Charles J. VonGunten trained with the 24th Kent Regiment at Goderich.

Private Charles J. VonGunten left London for eastern points April 21st, 1916, embarking at once for England. He crossed to France May 26th, 1916, attached to the Princess Patricia’s. He was wounded four times and gassed once returning to his unit as transport driver.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim News Tribune (20-10-1915), Blenheim News Tribune (08-03-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (19-04-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (03-05-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (24-05-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (28-06-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (16-08-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (20-09-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (04-10-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (21-04-1917)

Height	5'7"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	21
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Thamesville, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Farming for D. Campbell
Average Earnings	$ 30.00 per month
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	October 23rd, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Parents- Mr. and Mrs, J.J. VonGunten. Brother- Garrie VonGunten, Pte. Harry VonGunten, Lloyd VonGunten, Frank VonGunten, Chester VonGunten, Archie VonGunten, Donald VonGunten. Sister Kathleen VonGunten, Madeline VonGunten, Helen VonGunten.

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