Perrott, George A. (G. A.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 463349
Unit # 62nd Battalion, 48th Battalion, 7th Battalion
Resident Chatham
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Private George A. Perrott transferred from the 62nd to the 48th Battalion, and left Canada for overseas July 18th, 1915, arriving at Liverpool August 2nd. He was stationed at West Sandling until October 10th, and left for France October 11th, 1915, reaching the front lines October 23rd, 1915. At Ypres November 5th, 1915, he received a gunshot wound in the left leg, and was admitted to hospital where he was given treatment until January 8th, 1916, when he returned to the trenches. August 14th, 1916, he was admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound in the left hand, joining his unit February12th, 1917. He attended Divisional Training School, was transferred to the 7th Battalion, and served until September 2nd, 1918, at Arras, when he received gunshot wounds in the right leg. He was discharged from hospital November 13th, 1918, and left England for Canada January 11th, 1919, arriving at Halifax January 17th, 1919.

Private George A. Perrott received his discharge February 14th, 1919, being medically unfit for further military service, and due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (11-05-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (21-08-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (10-09-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (22-01-1919)
Height 5'5"
Eye Colour Grey
Age 25
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion Catholic
Last Place of Employment Isbester and Pretty, Saskatoon
Average Earnings $ 125.00 per month
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted April 15th, 1915
Where Enlisted Vancouver, B.C.
Next of Kin Mrs. Lena Perrott, Chatham.

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