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Edward Banks

Edward Banks
Rank: 
Gunner
Regimental number: 
305054
Unit at enlistment: 
8th Brigade C.F.A., 40th Battery
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Greater London
Birth city: 
London
Address at enlistment: 
171 Terrace Hill Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
171 Terrace Hill Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Coachman
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
28

Letters and documents

Personnel Records of the First World War – CEF 219237

Proceedings on Discharge Form

No. 305054
Name: Banks, Edward
Corps (Squadron, Battery or Company): 12th Brigade, F.A., C.E.F., Headquarters
Date of Discharge: 5th August, 1916

Gunner Edward Banks

The above-named man is discharged in consequence of wife’s illness and having a family of six children, the strain on her nervous system is telling seriously on her health.  These circumstances make it a “special case,” and discharge is granted on these grounds.
Authority; A.A.G’s letter, 3rd Aug., Pwa. 62-B, H.Q. 54-21-10-1

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