Friday 21 November 2008

Private William Henry Eade

Born on 2 September 1882 in Belevedere, Kent, England - husband of Evelyn Eade, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as rubber worker, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 January 1916 (number 775801) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 25 June 1917 - invalided to England on 13 July 1917.

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