Private Hugh Fern

Born on 24 May 1898 in Lancashire, England - friend of Fred Taylor, Consecon, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wellington, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Wellington, Ontario, on 23 February 1916 (number 636691) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 30 March or 2 April 1918 - invalided to England on 4 April 1918.