Giroux, J. Homer Photo
Rank Private
Service # 21475
Unit # 11th Battalion
Resident Tilbury
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Private Homer Giroux went to London, Ontario in 1913 as a Boy Scout.

Private Homer Giroux trained at Valcartier for two months when he went overseas crossing in to France attached to the 11th Battalion, at the battle of Ypres he was wounded in the right arm, left arm, had his nose broken and was gassed. He was admitted to Hospital in England returning to duty two months later in charge of baggage detail in England where he served eleven months. He then proceeded to France.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (07-05-1915), TT (09-12-1915), Chatham Daily News (22-04-1919)
Height 5' 4"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 22
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Race White
Birthplace Saint Joachim, Ontario
Religion Catholic
Last Place of Employment Maker of Cement Blocks and Foundations
Average Earnings $ 15.00 per week
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted August 15th, 1914
Where Enlisted Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. N Giroux, Tilbury

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