Saturday 22 December 2007

Private Frank Brillus Covey

Born on 10 January 1882 in Leeds, Ontario - son of Mrs. Caroline Covey, Athens, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address in Athens, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Athens, Ontario, on 8 April 1916 (number 640069) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 20 September 1918.

Died in 1935 - buried in Athens, Ontario.

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