Monday 2 February 2009

Corporal Peter Howard Ferguson

Born on 24 July 1892 in Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario - next of kin listed as Mrs. M.E. Ferguson, Sedley, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the Guelph Officers' Training Corps, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411018) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 16 July 1915.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Died on 5 February 1975 in Ottawa, Ontario.

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