Friday 27 April 2007

Private Chester Nathaniel Bell

Born on 8 February 1897 - son of Mrs. Nellie Bell, Hamilton, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Dutton, Ontario, trade as farming, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 30.25 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Methodist.

Joined the 91st Canadian Infantry Battalion in St. Thomas, Ontario, on 23 November 1915 (number 189459) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 20 or 21 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

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