Private Irvin Axt (Regimental/Service #7292/193257), enlisted on January 24, 1915 in Berlin, ON. He reenlisted on September 2, 1915 in Toronto, ON with the 92nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.
He was born on November 27, 1888 in Hanover, Grey County Ontario. His next of kin was listed as Conrad Axt (father) of 70 Edward Street in Berlin, Ontario. His mother's name was Ellen. At the time of his enlistment, he was not married and his trade was cabinet maker.
His wartime records indicate that he had previous militia service with the 108th Regiment (3 yrs), 29th Regiment (3 yrs) and the 24th Calvary. He listed his religion as Methodist.
His unit arrived in England on December 5, 1915 where he was transferred to the 17th Reserve Battalion. He arrived in France in March, 1916 where he was transferred to the 15th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.
On June 3, 1916 Irvin was wounded by shrapnel and gun shots near Ypres, Belgium. He was in an overseas hospital for over 9 months. He was eventually convalesced home to Canada for additional medical treatment and subsequently discharged from service because of his wounds. Irvin and served in France and Belgium.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Axt, Irwin
His home is at 70 Edward St., Kitchener.
Methodist.