Gordon Edward Corey

Rank: 
Lieutenant
Unit at enlistment: 
Royal Flying Corps
Force: 
R.F.C.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Commemorated at: 
Alexandra Presbyterian Church
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Brantford, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
165 Broadway Street, New York, U.S.A.
Next of kin address: 
144 Murray Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Accountant
Employer: 
Canadian Car and Foundry Ltd.
Religious denominations: 
Presbyterian
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
26

Letters and documents

BX January 4, 1918

Still in Hospital

Word has been received from Lieutenant E.F. Corey, who left here with the 215th Battalion, that he has been moved and is now in General Hospital 14 in France and is making good progress towards recovery. Gordon Edward Corey, who is with the Royal Flying Corps at Fort Worth Texas, will be home on furlough in two weeks. He has passed all qualifying tests and expects to be sent overseas in the near future.

BX January 18, 1918

On Last leave

Lieutenant Gordon Edward Corey of the Royal Flying Corps is home on his last leave from Texas, where he has wintered with his squadron. Lieutenant Corey was confirmed in his commission yesterday at Toronto and expects to go overseas in the near future.