Sunday 14 January 2007

Private Edward William Archer

Born on 6 January 1895 in England - son of Joseph James and Eliza Agnes Archer, London, England - next of kin listed as Catholic Emigration Association, St. George's Home, Ottawa - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 33.5 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 22 February 1915 (number 410078) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 26 April 1916 - name listed on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

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