Tuesday 30 January 2007

Private Ward Ault

Born on 28 February 1897 in Iroquois, Ontario - son of George Ault, Iroquois, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no present or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.

Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 February 1916 (number 633410) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - rejoined the battalion on 6 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France.

1 comment:

George Johnson said...

Private Ward Ault is mentioned in the book Maple Leaves in England