Sunday 21 December 2008

Private Thomas H. Elliott

Born on 22 October 1898 in North Augusta, Ontario - son of Will Elliott, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, gray eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Merrickville, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 639923) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - killed in action on 28 May 1918 - buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery (grave IX.E.5), France.

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