| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Service # | 838002 |
Born 6/03/1897 At Coatsworth, Kent Co., ON. The son of Mr. Herb and Mrs. Nellie Agnew. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 50 – 16, Item: 2602, PDF B0050-5016. A single plumber living at the City Hotel, Owen Sound, ON. Attestation: 27/11/1915 at Owen Sound to the 147th Battalion. Age 18 years, 5’ 9 ½ “, a scar on right shin. Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Grey, Skin: Dark
James forwarded $15.00 to his mother monthly.
He left Canada aboard the S. S. Lapland with the 58th Battalion 13/11/16 arriving in England 20/11/ 16. James was transferred 26/01/17 from the 8th Reserves to the 58th Batt. He arrived in France 27/01/17. While in France he was reported being on No.1 “Field Punishment for being AWOL (Absent With Out Leave)
James was wounded in the left wrist. at the battle of Lens 29/06/17 by a German Machine gun bullet. He was hospitalized for a GSW 28/06/17. He would be transferred to a number of hospital and recuperation facilities.
He would later suffer a second GSW received at Lowe, and would be sent to the Canadian Hospital at Epson from 22/09/17 until 14/11/17, hospitalized at East Sandling. After his recovery he was sent to the 2nd Batt. at Brighton
James would be discharged 11/06/1919 after passing a ‘Medical Board’ decision, that he was “able”.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | B. Siddel (Wheatley), LAC, Jocelyn Jones |
| Height | 5' 9 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 18 yrs. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Dark |
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