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Rank Private
Service # 904298
Unit # 194th Edmonton Highlanders
Resident Harwich Twsp.
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Private Pole trained at Sarcee Camp, Calgary with the 194th battalion, going overseas in Oct. 1916.

He crossed to France in the spring of 1917, and Aug. 5, was wounded and gassed and returned to England for hospital treatment.

Upon recovery, he continued training with the 21st Reserve Battalion, Bramshott.

He again returned to France and was attached to the 10th battalion where he served until Sept. 1, 1918 when he was killed in action.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Blenheim Freedom Library
Supplemental Information Mother: Mrs. Alex Pole, London, England Brother: H. Pole, Harwich Twp. Chatham
Height 5'9"
Eye Colour blue
Age 26
Complexion fair
Hair brown
Race white
Birthplace Lerwich, Shetland Islands
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Canadian Bank of Commerce, Vermillion, AB
Marital Status single
When Enlisted Mar. 1, 1916
Where Enlisted Edmonton, Alberta

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