Thursday, 9 July 2009

Acting-Corporal Ralph Grover (aka Groner)

Born on 14 March 1891 in London, England - next of kin listed as B. Groner - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as jeweller, single, no current military service, previously served with the Westmount Rifles, Non-Sectarian, height of 5 feet 6.7 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 16 March 1915 (number 410969) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 16 July 1915.

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