Arthur Shutt

Rank: 
Gunner
Regimental number: 
86239
Unit at enlistment: 
5th Brigade C.F.A., 17th Battery
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
West Yorkshire
Birth city: 
Bradford
Address at enlistment: 
West River Street, Paris, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
West River Street, Paris, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Teamster
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
29

Letters and documents

BX April 19, 1917

Reported Wounded

Gunner Arthur Shutt of Brantford is today reported wounded. His next of kin is his mother, Mrs. Alice Shutt. He is in a hospital with a gunshot wound in his left shoulder. Pte. A.J. Brown of Paris is today reported seriously ill.

BX April 20, 1917
 
Twelve Brantford Men Are Reported Wounded – Canadian Casualty List Included Half Score From This City All of Whom Have Been Wounded – Gunshot in Arms and Legs Cause of Majority of Hospital Cases – First Brant Battalion Draft Hit

Private word received in this city yesterday afternoon and today added 11 new names to the already large casualty list. All were wounded on or about April 9, this being in the attack on Vimy Ridge, which resulted so gloriously for the Canadian forces.

Of all the Brantford men wounded, practically all were shot wounds in the arms or shoulders, legs or thighs. But one of the 11 was reported seriously wounded. The list of casualties follows:

In yesterday’s casualties it was mentioned that Gunner A. Shutt’s next of kin was his mother. Such is not the case, his wife, Mrs. Alice Shutt, living in the city. Gunner Shutt was wounded.