Christian, Harry Photo
Rank Spr.
Service # 3133015
Unit # 1st, WOR, 2nd CRT, CRT, CE
Resident Wallaceburg
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Private Harry Christian was transferred from London in May 1918 to Niagara-on-the-Lake with the Railway Construction Battalion. He then proceeded overseas with that unit in June. He trained with Draft 54 at Purfleet Camp until September when he crossed to France with the 2nd. C.R.T. “D” Company as sapper.

In January 1919, he was admitted to Sandgate Military Hospital with Influenza, and transferred in February to the Canadian General Hospital at Shorncliffe.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, IODE, Chatham Daily News (10-04-1919), Chatham Daily News (12-04-1919)
Height 5' 6''
Eye Colour Brown
Age 25
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark
Race White
Birthplace Wallaceburg, Ontario
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Wallaceburg Brass & Iron Company.
Average Earnings $3.00 per day.
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted April 15th, 1918
Where Enlisted London, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. James P. Boulton, Wallaceburg, Ontario.

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