Hodge, Walter Photo
Rank Private
Service # 189969
Unit # 91st Battalion, 38th Battalion
Resident Highgate
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Private Walter Hodge went overseas with the 91st Battalion in the spring of 1916, proceeding to France with a draft for the 38th Battalion. At the Somme, in November 1916, he was wounded in the right leg, and invalided to Canada in July 1917. While receiving medical treatment in a London Hospital, he had a severe accident, breaking his right thigh, which necessitated continued treatment until August 1918.

Private Walter Hodge received his Honourable Discharge August 2nd, 1918, being medically unfit for further military service.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (10-07-1917), Discharged - Medically Unfit (02-03-1918)
Height 5'7 1/2"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 35
Complexion Medium
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace Tottenham, England
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Highgate, Ontario, Farming
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info July 7th, 1907, New Southgate, London, England
When Enlisted February 10th, 1916
Where Enlisted St. Thomas, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 5.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Levenia Hodge, Highgate

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