No soldier photo found.
Rank Cpl.
Service # 3544
Unit # CASC
Resident Wallaceburg

Regimental number: 3544 Rank: CPL. Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10653 – 51, Item: 326690, PDF: 10653-SO51. 11/12/15 Examined  at Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON. Birth Place at Tupperville, Kent Co. to CASC.  Date of Birth 17/05/1891 in Ontario. Son of Amos Young of Port Lambton, ON., brother of Otto Horatio 3139090. Ivan was examined at Wallaceburg.

A single engineer living in Wallaceburg, ON. Attestation: 18/02/1916 at Shorncliffe 18/02/16 to C.A.S.C., Training Depot at Shorncliffe. Age: 25 yrs. 10 mth. , Height: 5’ 7”, Girth: 32” Complexion: Dark, Fyes: Blue, Hair: Black , Weight: 150#, Scar on left back.   

Proceeding to 4th Division 18/07/16. Disembarked at Roneur, France, date of service. 3/11/17 granted leave of absence (field). 24/11/17 rejoined in the field. 13/07/18, 10 day leave. 20/07/18 rejoined from leave. Promoted to L/Cpl. and awarded “Good Contact” Badge 18’02/18  

15/05/19 proceeded to England. Arrived at Halifax 6/12/19.  Discharge to Canada. Returned to Canada – Witley  Discharged 16/06/1919 at Toronto.          

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Wallaceburg News (02-11-1916), No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10653 – 51, LAC
Height 5'7"
Weight 150 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 25 yrs. 10 mths.
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Birthplace 17/05/1891in Ontario

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