Pte. Harry VonGunten transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion going overseas March 26th, 1917. He was drafted to France June 11th, 1917, attached to the 18th Battalion. After serving eleven months as scout he was seriously wounded June 2nd, 1918m in both arms, leg and throat, and admitted to Hospital in Stowbridge, England. He later convalesced at Epsom.

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Sources

Blenheim News Tribune (08-03-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (12-04-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (19-04-1916), Chatham Daily News (25-03-1919), Chatham Daily News (11-04-1919), Chatham Daily News (12-04-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	20
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Tilbury, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Kindree's Bakery, Blenheim
Average Earnings	$ 10.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	February 1st, 1916
Where Enlisted	St.Thomas, Ontario
Next of Kin	Parents- Mr. and Mrs. J.J. VonGunten. Brother- Pte. Charles VonGunten, Garrie VonGunten, Lloyd VonGunten, Frank VonGunten, Chester VonGunten, Archie VonGunten, Donald VonGunten. Sister- Kathleen VonGunten, Madeline VonGunten, Helen VonGunten.

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