Private William Ashby (Regimental/Service #603231), enlisted on September 20, 1915 in Galt, ON with the 34th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was born in Whitechapel, London England on February 3, 1888. At the time of his enlistment he was not married and he worked as a labourer. He listed his next of kin as, Mrs. James Hanston (friend) of 78 Chalmers Street in Galt. William previously served with the 29th Regiment - Highland Light Infantry of Canada for 6 years. He listed his religion as Church of England.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Ashby, Williams
Private.
Enlisted at Galt with the 34th Battalion on September 20, 1915.
He was born in England.