Pioneer Russell Gordon Wilson
Survivor of WW1
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
1078365
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Engineers
Battalion:
5th Pioneer Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
St. Chrystome, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
16 years
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
David W. Wilson, Father, Howick, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Howick, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
Chest:
36.5 in / 93 cm
Expansion:
3.5 in / 9 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:
Length of Service:
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Pioneer |
Canadian Engineers |
Army |
5th Pioneer Battalion |
|
|
|
Notes
Embarked for England from Halifax, Nova Scotia on the S.S. Metagama, 27 November, 1916
DOB estimated from comment on attestation pg 2 (apparent age 16)
Cannot find on 1901/1911 census
Additional Service Notes
Additional Next of Kin Notes
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