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Rank Private
Service # 189902
Unit # 91st. Battalion, 186th Battalion, 18th
Resident Tilbury
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Pte. Harry VonGunten transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion going overseas March 26th, 1917. He was drafted to France June 11th, 1917, attached to the 18th Battalion. After serving eleven months as scout he was seriously wounded June 2nd, 1918m in both arms, leg and throat, and admitted to Hospital in Stowbridge, England. He later convalesced at Epsom.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Blenheim News Tribune (08-03-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (12-04-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (19-04-1916), Chatham Daily News (25-03-1919), Chatham Daily News (11-04-1919), Chatham Daily News (12-04-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book
Height 5'6"
Eye Colour Grey
Age 20
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Tilbury, Ontario
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Kindree's Bakery, Blenheim
Average Earnings $ 10.00 per week
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted February 1st, 1916
Where Enlisted St.Thomas, Ontario
Next of Kin Parents- Mr. and Mrs. J.J. VonGunten. Brother- Pte. Charles VonGunten, Garrie VonGunten, Lloyd VonGunten, Frank VonGunten, Chester VonGunten, Archie VonGunten, Donald VonGunten. Sister- Kathleen VonGunten, Madeline VonGunten, Helen VonGunten.

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