Tuesday 11 December 2012

Private Benjamin Woolan Ware

Born on 22 March 1894 in Toronto, Ontario – next of kin listed as Mrs. G.T. Ware, London, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student; single; currently a member of the COTC; previously served with the 7th Regiment London (three years) and the Cadet Corps (one year); Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Guelph, Ontario, on 16 March 1915 (number 411033) – transferred to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 – transferred to the 1st Battalion, CEF, on 14 September 1915 – wounded on 3 April 1916 – commissioned as a lieutenant at some point.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; 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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