Albert Houghting

Rank:

Driver

Regimental number:

83194

Unit at enlistment:

4th Brigade C.F.A., 13th Battery

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Colborne Street Methodist Church, Brantford Congregational Church PSA Brotherhood, Ancient Order of Foresters

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Kent

Birth city:

Sittingbourne

Address at enlistment:

185 Rawdon Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

185 Rawdon Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Bricklayer

Religious denominations:

Congregational

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

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Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX May 15, 1915

Word was received in the city yesterday that Private Albert Houghting, a member of the second contingent, had been seriously injured by falling from his horse. No details were given and the extent or seriousness of the injuries are not known by his wife, who resides at 185 Rawdon St., and who left immediately to join her husband.

Pte. Houghting was a member of the ammunition column and for three years acted as army mechanic with the British Royal Engineers in the Old Country.

BX May 17, 1915

The report published on Saturday announcing that Private Albert Houghting, who resided on Rawdon Street, and who is with the second contingent, had been injured by being thrown from his horse, is found to be untrue.

BX September 29, 1962

Albert Houghting

Albert Houghting, 90 of 102 Gladstone Avenue died in Brantford General Hospital, on Friday. He was born in Kent, England and has been a resident in Brantford for 55 years. A bricklayer, he was a veteran of the First World War with overseas service. He was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church, of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90, of the Sons of England, and of the Senior citizens’ Club. Surviving are one son Albert of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., one daughter, Mrs. Alice Green of Brantford, four step-sons, Alex and Douglas of Brantford, William of Galt, Chester of Barrie, four step-daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Hunt, Mrs. Bert (Edith) Crowe, Mrs. Jack (Helene) Mulligan of Brantford and Mrs. Joseph (Gladys) Abernathy of Orillia. His first wife, the former Mary Ann Love died 31 years ago. His second wife, Mrs. Edith McLean, died in 1958. He is at the Hill and Robinson Funeral Home with service in the chapel at 2 p.m. on Monday. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery with Rev. G.D. Johnston officiating.