Private Leo Ellsworth went overseas March 26th, 1917, and two months later crossed to France attached to the 38th. C.F.C. Company, NO.1 District.

Regimental number: 931598, No.2 Construction Batt. RG 150, Accession 1992-93, Box: 2892-18, Item 378886, PDF: B2892-SO18. Born in Dresden, ON. 27/10/1893. Son of Martha Stewart of Dresden, PO Box 262, Dresden, ON. A labourer prior to enlistment.

Attestation: 3/10/1916 at Dresden. Age 22yrs. 11mos. Height 5’ 11”. Complexion: Dark, Eye: Gray, Hair: Black. Medical completed 27/10/16.

Shipped overseas from Halifax, NS. aboard the S.S. Southland 25/03/17. Arrived at Liverpoole, England 7/04/17. Shipped overseas to France 17/05/17. Served there until Struck Off Strength 19/01/19.

Returned to Canada S. S. Olympic arrived Halifax 17/01/19. Discharged HMS – Demobilization 7/02/1919, age 25 years, scar left forearm 2 ½” prior to enlistment.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Stepping Back In Time - Trillium Trail in Dresden - Marie & Jeffrey Carter, LAC

Height	5' 7''
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	23
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	Colored
Birthplace	Dresden, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	McVean's Hub and Spoke Factory, Dresden
Average Earnings	$2.00 per day
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	October 3rd, 1916
Where Enlisted	Dresden, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Martha Stewart, Dresden, Sister Mrs. Theresa Rouse, Brother- W. O. Stewart, James W. Stewart, Charles O. Stewart

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