Wednesday 18 February 2009

Private William Fisher

Born on 13 November 1881 in Derbyshire, England - husband of Thirsa Fisher, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as painter, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 January 1916 (number 669135) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 5 or 9 February 1917 - invalided to England on 12 February 1917.

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