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Alfred Eames

Rank: 
Gunner
Regimental number: 
42806
Unit at enlistment: 
3rd Brigade C.F.A., Base Company
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Paris Cemetery, Paris, Ontario
Commemorated at: 
Paris Congregational Church, Penmans Ltd. Honour Roll
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Leicestershire
Birth city: 
Leicester
Address at enlistment: 
Paris, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Paris, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Shipping Clerk
Employer: 
Penmans Sweater Department
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
23
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Letters and documents

BX August 13, 1917

Private Alfred Eames Reported Wounded

Private Alfred Eames of Paris, a member of the first contingent, is reported to have been wounded in the right thigh on Aug. 9. 

BX June 15, 1964

Alfred Eames

Alfred Eames, 73 died Saturday in the Willett Hospital, Paris. He was born in England, and had been a resident of Paris for over 50 years.  Mr. Eames served overseas during the First World War with the Canadian Field Artillery for almost five years, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Paris, Brantford Ex-Imperial Club, Behr-Manning Long Service Club, and the Anglican Church.  Surviving besides his wife, the former Gertrude Inger, are three daughters, Mrs. John (Marjory) Moore, Mrs. Irene Mableson, Mrs. Donald (Winifred) MacCormack and a sister, Mrs. Mary Barber all of Paris; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.  His first wife, the former Mary Parker died several years ago.  Mr. Eames is at the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, for service Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Morley Pinkney, of St. James’ Anglican Church, Paris will officiate.  Interment will be in the Paris Cemetery.  The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a memorial service tonight at 8:30 p.m.

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