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Rank Private
Service # 3135768
Resident Tilbury

Regimental number: 3135768 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2767 – 15, Item: 372476, PDF: B2767-SO15.  Date of Birth 02/12/1893 at Tilbury, ON. Son of Zusebe Dupuis of R. R. #5 Tilbury, ON.; brother of Marie (Reaume) A single farmer living at home. N of K: Zusebe Dupuis (father). A Single farmer, Roman Catholic.      MSA 727935 AC. Attestation: 17/05/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. CDP 24/10/17.  Medical exam MSA At Chatham, ON. Date 23/10/17 AC. Declaration of Recruit:- 17/05/18 with his ‘mark’: Edward Dupuis.

Apparent age: 24 yrs. 5 mths., Height: 5’ 5”. Girth: 35, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Eye sight R. eye – 30/20 – L. eye:30/20, Hearing: Normal., Height: 125 # at London, ON. 17/05/18.   

Medical exam: 23/10/17 at Chatham, ON. 1-Vaccination /  Crossed Rifles tattoo Rt. Forearm and Lt. Forearm – Cross Foreman 

Embarked 26/07/18 from Canada HMT. Disembarked at England – 16/08/18 HMT “PANNONIA”. Theatre of service: England. 30/08/18 TOS 4th Reserve. 31/08/18 – ‘R’ Wing – Witley to 1/04/1919 TOS Witley.             

Overseas with the 4th Res. Bn. Discharged 22/09/19 at Toronto, ON. Departed from Liverpool 12/09/19. Departed 12/09/19 Discharged 22/09/19 HMS S.S. Regina.

Edmond passed away 13/12/1971 at the age of 78 years he was survived by his sister Mrs. Marie Reaume of St. Thomas and several nieces and nephews. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery, Tilbury. TT 16/12/71 on pg. 16.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (24-10-1917), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2767 - 15, LAC
Height 5' 5"
Weight 125 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Brown
Age 24 yrs. 5 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace 02/12/1893 at Tilbury, ON.
Religion Roman Catholic
Next of Kin Zusebe Dupuis (father)

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