Sunday 4 February 2007

Private Charles Gilbert Ball

Born on 8 September 1893 in Bristol, England - son of Mrs. C. Ball, Bristol, England - attestation form notes trade as labor[er], single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 32.5 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Church of England.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 25 May 1915 (number 410445) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 18 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 May 1917.

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