A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph. Card also contains a red cross.
Kitchener Public Library - Soldier Information Card Collection - World War One
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A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph. Card also contains a red cross.
Private Arthur Hamm was born October 28, 1888 in Doon, Ontario. He was the son of John H. Hamm and Eliza Boundy.
He enlisted in Galt, Ontario on January 6, 1916 with the 111th Battalion. His attestation papers show that he had been a labourer and single. His religion was given as Methodist. His regimental service number was 730326.
He served with the 4th Battalion, Canadian Infantry in France. While employed on a carrying party during the attack at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, he was wounded by a shell. He was attended to and removed to No. 1 Canadian field ambulance where he died shortly afterwards.
He was buried at the Quatre-Vents Military Cemetery in Estree-Cauchy, France.
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Hamm, Arthur
Private.
Enlisted at Galt, January 6, 1916 with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. Eliza Hamm, Doon, Ontario.
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Hamm, John
Private.
Enlisted December 31, 1915 at Galt with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in England and his next of kin is Mrs. John Hamm, Doon, Ontario.
He is employed by the Doon Twines, Limited.
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Hartung, George Edward
Private
Enlisted at Galt, March 22, 1916 with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. George Hartung, Tavistock, Ontario.
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Britton, W.
Private.
Since his return to Galt he lives at 77 Glenmorris St.
He served with the 111th Battalion.
Arthur Brown was the father of Edward Sutherland (local identifier WW1_B_267) and Arthur Jr. Brown (local identifier WWI_B_262), who also served with the 111th Battalion.
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Brown, Arthur
Private.
Was killed in action April 4, 1917.
He resided in Galt before enlisting and was the father of Edward S. Brown who also went to France.
He was born at Salvy, England about 46 years ago.
He enlisted with 111th Battalion on Jan. 14, 1916.
Anglican.
Arthur Brown Jr. was the son of Arthur Brown (local identifier WW1_B_261) and brother of Edward Sutherland Brown (local identifier WW1_B_267). All served with the 111th Battalion.
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Brown, Arthur Jr.
Private.
Son of the late Arthur Brown who was killed in action.
He enlisted at Galt, December 10, 1915 with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in Canada and his wife lives with his mother at 24 West Main St. S., Galt.
Since his return his address is In care of Bailey, Hespeler Road.
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Harley, Walter
Sapper.
Enlisted November 8, 1915 with 111th Battalion and transferred to 2nd Canadian Engineers.
Church of England.
Born at Wolverhampton, England March 19, 1881 and educated in England. He married
Ellen Owen and has six children.
He has been discharged and lives at 47 Tait Street, Galt.
He served three years and five months.
Ellen Harley, 47 Tait Streeet, Galt.
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Harling, James Henry
Private.
Enlisted at Preston, November 21, 1915 with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in England and his next of kin is Mrs. Ethel Harling, Preston, Ontario.
Since his return he lives at 128 St. Andrews Street, Galt.
Edward Sutherland Brown is the son of Arthur Brown (local identifier WW1_B_261) and brother of Arthur Brown Jr. (local identifier WW1_B_262)
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Brown, Edward Sutherland
Lance Sergeant.
Enlisted with 111th Battalion of South Waterloo.
He is a son of the late Arthur Brown who was killed in action.
He was wounded July 11, 1917 in the arm and received a Gun Shot Wound in his chest October 8, 1918.
He enlisted at Galt, February 4, 1916.
Born in Canada.
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Brown, Lawrence Richard
Private.
Enlisted March 5, 1916 at Galt with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. Fanny Brown, 71 Harris St., Galt.
