Cuyler, Edgar Clifton (Edgar C. / E.Clifton) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 189567
Unit # 64th, 91st
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private E. Clifton Cuyler trained about six weeks with the 24th. Kent Regiment to form a guard for the Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia.

Private E. Clifton Cuyler transferred from the 91st. to the 186th. Battalion, training with this unit until March 1917, when he was admitted to Hospital in London suffering from rheumatism. upon recovery he was appointed to clerical duties in the Chief Clerk’s Office, having been promoted, when training, to the rank of Sergeant. He transferred May 30th, 1918, to the 64th. Battery, trained at Petawawa Camp, volunteered for the Siberian Forces ands sailed on the “Empress of Japan” October 10th, 1918, with the advance party for Siberia. Arrived at Vladivostock October 26th and was stationed at points Egarschott, Gournastai and Second River. Left Siberia April 21st, 1919 in S.S. Monteagle and arrived at Vancouver May 6th, London May 11th.

Discharged at London May 19th, 1919 due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010 (19-05-1919), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010, Chatham Daily News (27-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (28-05-1919)
Height 5' 10 1/2"
Eye Colour Gray
Age 24
Complexion Dark
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Fort William, Ontario.
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Bell Telephone Company, Chatham, Ontario.
Average Earnings $70.00 per month.
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted December 5th, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Bella Cuyler, Chatham, Ontario. Sister- Mrs. Winnifred Crawford, Detroit. - Miss Laura Cuyler, Detroit. - Mrs. Lottie Thatcher, Windsor, Ontario.

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