Alexander Fitzpatrick

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

11349

Unit at enlistment:

4th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Lancashire

Birth city:

Blackburn

Address at enlistment:

87-89 Dalhousie Street, New American Hotel, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

1 Henry Street, Blackburn, England

Trade or calling:

Bartender

Employer:

Arlington Hotel

Religious denominations:

Roman Catholic

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

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Letters and documents

Accident/Illness

Library and Archives Canada Service File:

Medical Report on an Invalid

Was in the Loyal North Lancaster Regiment for a year and ten months, was discharged for varicose veins. He reenlisted in the Canadian Contingent for the present war and got as far as France before he broke down. His legs gave way and he had to be carried out of the trenches. His legs felt heavy, appeared swollen and he was unable to walk. He was sent ot the Field Hospital at Forboix and was transferred via Rouen and Le Harve to Netley at which place he arrived on April 10th.