Private Francis George Fairhurst

Born on 9 August 1890 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Jennie Stroud, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 (number 410268) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 17 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 8 December 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 May 1917 - wounded on 12 April 1918 - invalided to England on 18 April 1918.

Later served as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers - died on 15 July 1983 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.