Sapper Ira C. Claus went overseas in February 1918 and trained at the Canadian Engineers Depot at Sleaford until June 21st when he was sent to Franceand. Joined the 11th Canadian Engineer Battalion and remained with that unit until February 4th, 1919, when he was sent to the hospital suffering with rheumatism. He received treatment at the 32nd Stationary Hospital at Wimereux, France, Graylingwell and Bexhil Camp in England. In March he was sent back to Sleaford Camp and from there was repatriated to Canada.

Discharged May 23rd, 1919 with an invalids pension of $7.50 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily News (23-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (24-05-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library

Height	5' 10"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	24
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Raleigh Township
Last Place of Employment	Carpenter in Windsor, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$3.50 per day.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	September 9th, 1913, Blenheim, Ontario.
When Enlisted	September 17th, 1917
Where Enlisted	Windsor, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$5.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Maud J. Gill Claus, Blenheim, Ontario.

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