Carson, Charles Roy (Charles R.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 401154
Unit # 33rd, 49th
Resident Chatham
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Private Charles R. Carson went overseas with the 33rd Battalion in March 1916, proceeding to France in October 1916, attached to the 49th. Canadian Battalion. He was wounded in the wrist and again October 31st, 1917, in the left hand and abdomen, returning to the trenches the latter part of November 1917. He was then transferred to Lord Strathcona’s Light Horse, remaining with that unit until he was sent home May 1919.

Discharged May 23rd, 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (24-05-1919)
Height 5' 8''
Eye Colour Blue
Age 23
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Alton, Ontario
Religion Catholic
Last Place of Employment Canadian Concrete Product Company
Average Earnings $2.50 per day
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info June 19th, 1911, Tilbury, Ontario.
When Enlisted Janaury 29th, 1914
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $16.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Mary Carson, Chatham. Children- Edith Carson, Fredrick Carson.

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