Ralph, Harry Switzer (H. S.) Photo
Rank Private, Lance Corporal
Service # 1045516
Unit # 241st. Canadian Scottish Borderers, 20th Canadian Battalion
Resident Wallaceburg
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Private Harry S. Ralph left for overseas with the 241st Battalion April 20th, 1917, training with the 5th Reserve Battalion until September 5th, 1917, when he proceeded to France drafted to the 20th Canadian Battalion. He received wounds at Amiens, August 8th, 1918, and after hospital treatment returned to active service in November 1918, with the 20th Battalion, which as part of the army of occupation marching to Siegburg, Germany, ten miles east of the Rhine. In January 1919 they started on their return journey to the French coast.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919)
Height 5'8"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 18
Complexion Dark
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Wallaceburg, Ontario
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment High School Student
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted December 5th, 1916
Where Enlisted Windsor, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- William Ralph, (Deceased), Mother- Mrs. Catherine Ralph, Wallaceburg. Sister- Evelyn Ralph, Mrs. Mary Bayne, Mrs. Hattie Mickle, Mrs. Edith Lamberson. Brother- Richard Ralph, William Ralph.

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