Friday 27 April 2007

Lance-Corporal Charles Rudolph Bell

Born on 10 September 1888 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Mrs. Lee Bell, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as carpenter, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 34.5 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair, Baptist.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 29 July 1915 (number 410682) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 1 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt British Cemetery, France.

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