Tuesday, 24 February, 2009

Private Orville Osborne Fletcher

Born on 16 March 1892 in Campbellville, Ontario - brother of Mrs. Thomas Richardson, Campbellville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Wesleyan, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 April 1915 (number 410093) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

1 comments:

Richard Laughton said...

Orville Osbourne Fletcher is listed on the Haltonville Cenotaph in Milton Ontario Canada. His summary is included on the web site of the Milton Historical Society - Milton Soldiers of the Great War:

http://www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/Research/Web%20Sites/Milton%20Soldiers/WWI%20Soldier%20Details/fletcher.htm