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Edward Weller

Edward Weller
Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
406211
Unit at enlistment: 
36th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Commemorated at: 
Brantford Congregational Church PSA Brotherhood
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Kent
Birth city: 
Rainham
Address at enlistment: 
149 Elgin Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
149 Elgin Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Labourer
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
19

Letters and documents

BX June 16, 1916

The Local Casualties in Recent Fighting

Mr. E. Weller, 149 Elgin Street, received word from Ottawa this morning that his son, Pte. Edward Weller has been admitted to No. 22 General hospital, Camiers, with a wound in the hand. Pte. Weller left Canada with the 36th Battalion a year ago, and was later drafted to the 1st Battalion.  In February last, he landed in France and was through the four days’ battle at St. Eloi in April and also in the big fight at Ypres on June 2, 1916, until he was put out of action on June 5.

A letter was received from him by his parents on Monday. The letter was dated May 27 and stated that he had had many close calls up till the time of writing.

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