Bevan, Thomas Albert
Sergeant.
Regimental No. 91052
Albert, as he was known, was born in Leyon, Essex, England on 11 August 1882 to Thomas and Ellen Bevan. On 17 April 1902, 19 year old Albert enlisted in the British Army's Royal Regiment of Artillery. His rank was Bombadier and he was stationed at Weymouth.
He married 20 year old Emily Frances Waters on 2 December 1905 at Trinity Church, Dorset, England.
His enlistment with the British Army ended in 1907 and he and his wife and son Thomas immigrated to Canada and settled in the Galt area. More children were born in Canada; Doris Frances in 1908 and Albert William in 1910. Another son George followed later.
On 15 November 1915, at Guelph, he enlisted in the Canadian Army for overseas service. At that time his trade was noted as machinist. He served with the 29th Battalion, known as "Tobin's Tigers" after its first commanding officer. The battalion was originally recruited in Vancouver and New Westminster, BC. It was part of the 6th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division. The battalion participated in a number of major battles during the war, including Vimy Ridge. It was disbanded in 1920.
After the war he returned to Galt where he farmed.
He died on 1 April 1961 and is buried at Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge. According to his obituary he was a former Waterloo sheriff and County constable and deputy. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Galt and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was survived by Emily who died 8 October 1969 and was buried alongside Albert. He was survived by his children: Thomas, Doris and Albert. George died in 1957 and is buried with his parents.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Bevan, Albert
Private.
His address is Galt.
He was overseas.
Corporal John Thomas Bryant, also known as Thomas or Tom, was born 25 Nov 1893 at Birmingham, England. He was the son of Bridget Keady and Edward Bryant. Thomas immigrated to Canada at the age of 16 and resided in Cambridge, Ontario for 71 years.
Prior to enlisting with the 111th Battalion at Galt, Ontario on 3 Jan 1916, Thomas served one year with the 29th Regiment H.L.I. At the time of his 1916 enlistment he was living with his mother his next of kin, at 66 West Main St. N., Galt, Ontario. His regimental number was 172464. He was single, a machine fitter, 5' 6", with a 33½" chest, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair and his religion was Church of England.
Upon his return from service he resided at 32 Bond St., Galt, Ontario. In 1917 Thomas married Isabella Bertram and had three children. He finished his trade with Canada Machinery Corp and retired from the Joy Manufacturing Company.
Thomas died 2 January 1988 at Cambridge, Ontario and is buried at Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. At the time of his death he was one of the last few remaining veterans of the 111th Battalion, which had distinguished service in WW1.
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Bryant, Thomas.
Corporal.
Was attached to the 29th Regiment and enlisted with the 111th Battalion at Galt, January 3, 1916.
He was born in England and his next of kin is Mrs. Edward Bryant, 66 West Main St., N., Galt.
Since his return he lives at 32 Bond St., Galt.
