Born in Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON. the son of Charles and Elizabeth Western of R. R. #3 Chatham; the brother of Mary, John, Millie and Lawrence.

Alex enlisted 9/11/1917 at Winnipeg, MN. with the RNCVR. He served on HMS Niobe at Halifax, NS until May of 1918 when he was transferred to Patrol duty aboard C. D. 14. After the Armistice he returned to HMS Niobe in November of 1918 with the rating of Engineer.

Engineer Charles Alexander Western served on the “Niobe”, Halifax, until May 1918, when he was given Patrol duty on the “C.D.14”. After the Armistice was signed he was returned to the Niobe, November 1918.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (10-11-1917), Harwich Womens Institute Book - Kent OGS Room, C-K Library, Chatham, Chatham Daily News (19-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (20-05-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, IODE(P)., WMI

Height	5'9 1/2"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	23
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Harwich Township
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Central Garage, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	November 9th, 1917.
Where Enlisted	Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Next of Kin	Father- Charles Western, R.R.#3 Chatham. Mother- Mrs. Elizabeth Western. Sister- Mary Western, Millie Western. Brother- John Western, Lawrence Western.

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