Thursday 21 May 2009

Private Harry Glazier

Born on 15 January 1897 in Fairfield East, Ontario - son of James Glazier, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 639699) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 11 November 1917 - later served with the Canadian Army Dental Corps (?, buried as 38th Battalion) - died of sickness on 8 November 1918 - buried in Seaford Cemetery (grave A.639), England.

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