Sunday, 14 January 2007

Sergeant William Joseph Archer

Born on 30 July 1884 in London, England - husband of Mrs. M.E. Archer, Eastview, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as D. Policeman, married, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.

Joined the 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 July 1916 (number 246569) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 26 or 27 September 1917 - wounded on 28 September 1918 - sent to England on 5 May 1919.

Died on 19 March 1925 and buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

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