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Morris, Edward
Gunner.
Enlisted with the 111th Battalion, March 20, 1917.
He was born at Barrie but was employed at the Canadian Office and School Furniture Company of Preston.
He was killed in action November 11, 1917 at the age of twenty-four.
He was the son of Robert Morris.
Private James Frederick Ward was born on September 2, 1884 in Woodford, Northamptonshire, England. He was the son of Emma Trusler (formerly Ward) of 247 St. Andrew's St., Galt, Ontario and the late Mr. Ward.
He enlisted on February 7, 1916 in Galt. At the time of his enlistment, he was a machinist, single and a member of the Presbyterian Church. His regimental service number was 730484.
He served in the 4th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. He died of his wounds suffered during the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 11, 1917.
He is buried in the Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension in Augbigny, France.
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Ward, James Frederick
Private.
Enlisted at Galt, February 7, 1916 with the 111th Battalion and went overseas with them on September 25, 1916.
Anglican.
He was born in England and his next of kin is Mrs. Trusler Ward, 247 St. Andrews Street, Galt, Ontario.
John William Clarke was born in Nottingham, England April 11, 1870. He immigrated to Canada when he was 28 years of age, first spending two years in Sherbrooke, Quebec and one year in Almonte before coming to Galt and residing at 87 Bond Street.
John was employed as a knitter at the C. Turnbull Company up until the time he enlisted into the 111th Battalion. He was married to Martha (nee Bowler), born 1869, died 1946.
John enlisted Jan 10th 1916 at the age of 45. He is described as fair complexion, 120 pounds, brown hair and eyes with no distinctive marks and chest size 34/37 inches. His occupation was stated at knitter and his religion Salvation Army. Regimental number 730341. John served with the 111th (South Waterloo) overseas battalion C.E.F. (Canadian Expeditionary Force) serving as bandsman. He embarked from Halifax Sept 27, 1916 from Halifax aboard the Tuscania. After going overseas he was transferred into forestry corps as a corporal.
When John returned he was employed at McCaskey Systems Ltd for approx 6 months before returning to C. Turnbull Company working as a knitter until the time as his death. John spent three years with the Loughboro Volt band, was a member of the Salvation Army band, and belonged to I.O.O.F. of Almonte and the L.O.L. of Galt.
After a brief six week illness John died in his home Aug 17, 1933 in his 64th year, and was buried at Mountview Cemetery, Galt, Ontario
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Clarke, John William.
Private.
Enlisted with the 111th Battalion at Galt, January 10, 1916.
He was born in England and his next of kin is Mrs. Martha Clarke, 87 Bond St., Galt.
Since his return he lives at 87 Bond St., Galt.
