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Rank Cpl.
Service # 123946
Unit # 70th battalion
Resident Blenheim
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Private Markey crossed to England with the 70th battalion in Apr. 1916 proceeding to France in Aug, posted to the 18th battalion.

He received hospital treatment three weeks in Jan. 1917 suffering from trench feet, and after joining his unit was promoted to Corporal in Mar. 1917.

Corporal Markey was killed in action May 8, 1917.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph Blenheim Cenotaph
Sources Blenheim News Tribune (06-10-1915), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (21-05-1917), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990
Supplemental Information Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markey, Blenheim Sister: Lily
Height 6'
Eye Colour blue
Age 18
Complexion fair
Hair dark brown
Race white
Birthplace Wiltshire, England
Religion Prebysterian
Last Place of Employment Hector Mc Mullin, Blenheim
Average Earnings 40/mth
Marital Status single
When Enlisted Oct. 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham ON

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