Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Private Gordon Bissell Fletcher

Born on 8 August 1889 in Brockville, Ontario - husband of Anna Fletcher, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as gearsmith, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 26 February 1916 (number 639726) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 June or 2 July 1917 - invalided to England on 19 July 1917.

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