Alfred George Laing

Rank: 
Corporal
Regimental number: 
141480
Unit at enlistment: 
76th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Commemorated at: 
First Baptist Church, Victoria Public School Honour Roll, Ancient Order of Foresters
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Brantford, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
165 Albion Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
165 Albion Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Machinist
Religious denominations: 
Other
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
28

Letters and documents

BX October 2, 1916

Another Brantford man reported wounded today is Alfred George Laing, who formerly resided at 165 Albion Street. His mother Mrs. Elizabeth Laing, received notice that he had been admitted to the 2nd General Hospital, Brighton, England, on Sept. 26 with shrapnel in the head.