Sapper Charles W. Russell went overseas in July 1918, training at Seaford with 3rd C.E.R.B. Returned to Canada July 2nd 1919.
Discharged July 4, 1919 due to demobilization.
Sapper; Regimental number 3138095, Canadian Engineers Reserve Batt. (CERB). Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box: 8552-29; Item: 617798; PDF: B8552-SO29. MSA #: 706797. Date of Birth: 10/06/1897 at Charing Cross, Kent Co., ON. The son of Silas and Mary E. Russell of R.R. #1 Charing Cross. A single farmer.
Attestation: at London, ON. 6/11/18, Category A-II to 1st. WOR (Western Ontario Region) Battalion.
Age: 21 years, height: 5’ 7”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. Eye sight: 20/20, hearing:normal – Medical Exam: 11/06/18. No dental issues. Signed up for duration of war.
12/07/18 entered Engineers Training Depot – Brockville, ON. Transferred from 1st WOR 17/06/18 to the 7th Field Company – CE.
Charles embarked on the HM ‘Corriscan’ at Montreal, PQ. 19/07/18 for London, England. Arrived 8/08/18. 19/08/18 Taken on Strength (TOS) to 3rd CERB at Seaford until 4/09/18. Examined 3/06/1919 at Seaford Struck Off Strength (SOS).
Embarked at Liverpool, England for Halifax, NS. 23/06/1919 TOS at the Kingston Dispersal Area. Discharged from service 3/07/1919 “Cessation of Hostilities”. Credited service: Canada and England (not overseas).
His ‘pay’ was $240.00 and Charles had sent to his mother $20.00/month.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sources | IODE, Blenheim Freedom Library, LAC |
Height | 5'7" |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Age | 21 |
Complexion | Fair |
Hair | Light Brown |
Race | White |
Birthplace | Charing Cross, Ontario |
Religion | Methodist |
Last Place of Employment | Farmer |
Marital Status | Single |
When Enlisted | June 11th, 1918 |
Where Enlisted | London, Ontario |
Next of Kin | Father- Silas Russell, Charing Cross. Mother- Mrs. Mary E. Russell. |
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