| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 189749, 88013 |
| Unit # | Canadian Infantry 91st Bn. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 189749 88013 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9580 – 13, Item:- 274240, PDF:- B9580-SO13. Date of Birth 21/08/1892 at Toronto, ON. Son of John Tewkesbury and the late Mary Ann of 224 Lacroix St., Chatham, ON. Brother of Alfred and William. A single bricklayer living in Chatham. Believed to have some experience in the Military (91st Bn. and the 186th).
As enlistment George was suffering with Pulmonary Tuberculosis. 2/08/18 he was discharged from H.M.S. re-attested on the strength of “F” unit.
Attestation: 3/01/1916 at St. Thomas, ON. and to 91st Bn. Attestation : 5/09/17 LAC search. Medically unfit
Apparent Age: 24 yrs. 4 mths. Height: 5’ 10 ½ “, Girth: 37” Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown. Medical at Chatham, ON. 18/12/15. Weight: 145 lbs.
For 88013:- For present address, Chatham, ON. at Toronto, ON. N of K: John Tewkesbury, 224 Lacroix St. ,Chatham. Birth date: 21/08/1890, Brick layer (Single) 3/01/16 at St. Thomas, ON. to 91st Bn. O/S. Small scar on left cheek. Medical 18 12//15 at Chatham, ON. MEDICALLY UNFIT.
2nd enlistment “Requires a complete necessary treatment required.
TEWKESBURY, GEORGE. Initials: G. Nationality: Canadian, Rank: Private.
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, Unit Text: 91st Bn. Age: 27, DOD -Date of Death: 18/12/1918,
Service No: 189749
Additional information: Son of John T. Tewkesbury, of 224, Lacroix St., Chatham, Ont., and the late Mary Ann Tewkesbury. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Cemetery: CHATHAM (MAPLE LEAF) CEMETERY.
Discharged to the Dept. of Soldier Civil ; Re-establishment. 5/09/17.
Pte. George Tewkesbury. DOD 18/12/1918, 189749, age 26 yrs. Son of John T. and Mary Ann Tewkesbury of Chatham. 91st. Buried at Maple Leaf Cemetery. – Chatham, ON.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (26-04-1917), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9580 - 13, LAC Search, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 27, DOD -Date of Death: 18/12/1918 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Cemetery: CHATHAM (MAPLE LEAF) CEMETERY |
| Height | 5'10 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 24 yrs 4 mths. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Dark Brown |
| Birthplace | 21/08/1892 at Toronto, ON. |
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