Parker, Bruce Wesley (B. W.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880447
Unit # 186th Battalion, 18th
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Dresden
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Pte Bruce W Parker trained with 24th Kent Regt in Dresden, Ont.

Pte Bruce W Parker trained in Canada with the 186th Batt and went overseas with that unit March 1917 and after training at Bramshott proceeded to France attached to 18th Batt. At Passchendaele Nov 9th 1917 he was severely wounded in the arm necessitating amputation in Clopton War Hospital, England, and after convalescence was transferred to Canada.

Private Bruce Wesley Parker received his discharge October 22nd, 1918, being medically unfit for further military service.

— discharged and in no return ticket

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 206 - Tilbury - List of Veterans
Height 5'8 1/2"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 27
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Dresden, Ontario
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Dominion Sugar Company, Wallaceburg
Average Earnings $ 4.50 per day
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted March 9th, 1916
Where Enlisted Wallaceburg, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Mary E. Parker, Wallaceburg

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