Friday 7 December 2012

Corporal Benjamin Ward

Born on 24 March 1890 in Yorkshire, England – son of Thomas Ward, Watertown, New York – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as mill wright; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 639327) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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