Corporal Edward Dan Ellis left for overseas with NO.2 Construction Battalion March 27th, 1917, and after a short training at Seaford Camp, England, where he reverted to Private, he proceeded to France May 17th, 1917, attached to NO.5 District, and later to NO.9 District as carpenter. While with NO.5 District Private Ellis received wounds in the head September 15th, 1917, from flying boards; and again November 27th, 1917, while with NO.9 District his leg was hurt by a truck. In July 1918 he suffered from an attack of the “Flu, and returning to duty, served until the Battalion broke camp December 4th, 1918. He left England January 11th, 1919, arriving in Canada January 17th, 1919.

Private Edward Dan Ellis received his discharge February 8th, 1919, due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (02-10-1916)

Height	5' 8''
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	32
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	Colored
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Mr. M. Smith, Harwhich Township
Average Earnings	$2.75 per day
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	October 2nd, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$10.00 per month
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Isabella Ellis, Chatham

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