Tuesday 22 May 2007

Private Percy George Blatchly

Born on 28 May 1874 in London, England - brother of Maria Jane Blatchly, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as traveller, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 74th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 135103) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917.

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