Regimental number: 844294 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2376 – 24, Item: 333112, PDF: B2376-SO24. Pte. Date of Birth 08/02/1898 at Walpole Island, ON. N of K: Ester Thomas (aunt) of Walpole Island. A single labourer living on Walpole Island.  Attestation: 20/03/1916 at Walpole Island to 149^th Bn 

Complexion: Dark, Hair: Black, Eyes: Brown. Small scar on right forearm from burns on External  & upper third of right forearm. Height: 5’ 6 ¼”, Weight: 130 #, Eyes: Right- 20/20 Left-30/20, light hearing loss. 

Enlisted 20 Mar., 1916 to the 149^th Batt. Canada Only. Fit for Forestry Service.

It was reported that Bruce was hospitalized in London, ON. with the Mumps for 21 days. 27 January, 1917 to 16/02/17. Recovered 

His next of kin would be Morgan Thomas B-Coy. Lambtons 149, 23/05/16

Pte. Bruce Day  was Honorable discharged 20 March, 1917 at London, ON. “Medically unfit” – Cause not due to military service. 20/03/1916. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2376 – 24 Date of Birth 08/02/1898, Jocelyn Jones

Height	5' 6 1/4"
Weight	130 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Brown
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Birthplace	08/02/1898 at Walpole Island, ON.
Next of Kin	Ester Day (aunt) of Walpole Island.

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