Corporal Willison served on the staff of Lieutenant Colonal Atkin, in Saskatoon, recruiting, and in order to go overseas transferred to the 44th battalion with the rank of Sergeant.
In England he reverted to the ranks, proceeding to France in Aug. 1917, drafted to the 5th battalion.
At Passchendaele, Nov. 10, 1917, he was fatally wounded and died Nov. 13 in No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919) |
Supplemental Information | Mother: Mrs. S. S. Willison, Pembroke Children: Mary, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Walter, Saskatoon K. M., St. Thomas, ON |
Height | 5'5" |
Eye Colour | blue |
Age | 35 |
Complexion | fair |
Hair | red |
Race | white |
Birthplace | Embro, ON |
Religion | Protestant |
Last Place of Employment | Saskatoon, SK |
Average Earnings | 1500/yr |
Marital Status | widower |
When Enlisted | Apr. 1915 |
Where Enlisted | Saskatoon |
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