Burnie, Fred. Russel (F. R.) Photo
Rank Cpl., Sgt.
Service # 880130
Unit # 18th
Resident Dresden
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Sergeant Fred R.Burnie left Chatham with the 186th. Battalion, March 22nd, 1917, and after a short training at Bramshott Camp, proceeded to France with the first draft of the 186th. Battalion, June 6th, 1917, transferring to the 18th. Battalion, and reverting to Private. he remained with that unit until demobilised except for 10 days when he was wounded.

Discharged at London due to demobilisation May 24th 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (23-02-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (29-05-1919), NR-MB60 (16-03-1917)
Height 5' 8''
Eye Colour Gray
Age 24
Complexion Fair
Hair Dark
Race White
Birthplace Dresden, Ontario
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Burnie Grocery Store, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings $175.00 per week.
Marital Status Single
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- John H. Burnie,Chathame. Sister- Mrs.E.B.Moore, Windsor. Brother- J.A.Burnie, Winnipeg. Sister- Mrs.J.M.Harrison, Gravenhurst. Brother- Charles Burniee, Windsor, Floyd L.Burnie, Windsor.

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