Chester Oney

Chester Miller Oney

Survivor of WW1

Date of Death:

General Links Ranks Images Awards Transcriptions

General Information

Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
300885
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Battalion:
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Manchester, New Hampshire
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
19 years 5 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
70 years 7 months
Country Born:
USA
Trade or Calling:
Accountant
Next of Kin:
Mrs. Charles R. Oney, mother, Huntingdon, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Huntington, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 10.0 in / 178 cm
Weight:
Chest:
34.0 in / 86 cm
Expansion:
1.0 in / 3 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Somme 1st September 1916 GSW Left Foot, Right Hand and Left Forearm.
Length of Service:
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Images

Ranks

Conflict Rank Regiment Branch Unit Company Date From Date To
WW1 Army
WW1 Gunner Canadian Field Artillery Army 35th Battery

Awards

Conflict Award Action Date of Award Date of Citation Source
WW1 British War Medal
WW1 Victory Medal

Available Transcriptions

Type Date Published Headline
News Clipping A wounded soldier returns to Huntingdon
News Clipping How the Artillery Works
News Clipping Treatment of a German in Huntingdon, Quebec