Friday 27 April 2007

Private Frederick Russell Bell

Born on 17 October 1894 in St. Vincent Township, Ontario - son of James E. and Margery Saphona (or Saprona) Bell (nee White), Meaford, Ontario (or Rocklyn, Ontario) - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 147th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Meaford, Ontario, on 26 March 1916 (number 838834) - transferred to the 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 17 or 22 February 1917 - wounded on 2 or 26 October 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 12 or 13 August 1918 - rejoined the 58th Battalion on 9 September 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Anneux British Cemetery, France.

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