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Rank Private
Service # 124196
Unit # 70th Battalion
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Tilbury
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Private Charles J. VonGunten trained with the 24th Kent Regiment at Goderich.

Private Charles J. VonGunten left London for eastern points April 21st, 1916, embarking at once for England. He crossed to France May 26th, 1916, attached to the Princess Patricia’s. He was wounded four times and gassed once returning to his unit as transport driver.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Blenheim News Tribune (20-10-1915), Blenheim News Tribune (08-03-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (19-04-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (03-05-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (24-05-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (28-06-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (16-08-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (20-09-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (04-10-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (21-04-1917)
Height 5'7"
Eye Colour Grey
Age 21
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Thamesville, Ontario
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Farming for D. Campbell
Average Earnings $ 30.00 per month
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted October 23rd, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Parents- Mr. and Mrs, J.J. VonGunten. Brother- Garrie VonGunten, Pte. Harry VonGunten, Lloyd VonGunten, Frank VonGunten, Chester VonGunten, Archie VonGunten, Donald VonGunten. Sister Kathleen VonGunten, Madeline VonGunten, Helen VonGunten.

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