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Henry Whyte

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
55742
Unit at enlistment: 
19th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Commemorated at: 
St. George Memorial Plaque
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
St. George, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
St. George, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
St. George, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Machinist
Religious denominations: 
Presbyterian
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
21

Letters and documents

BX July 20, 1916

St. George – Henry Whyte Expected Home After Being Discharged for Wounds

Mr. Fred Whyte expected home on Thursday, having been discharged from the army through severe wounds rendering him physically unfit for service.

BX July 28, 1916

St. George News

St. George, July 25 – the citizens of the town were very enthusiastic in their reception of Private Henry Whyte, who arrived home on Thursday evening last, having seen his share of active service at the front. The parade of flag-bearers, the town’s brass and a score of sympathizers, admirers and friends, made quite an imposing sight. In their midst Pte. Henry Whyte rode in state in Mr. A.E. Green’s car. Mr. Frazer Morris of Paris, who is indispensable when the band is on parade, was in attendance with his cornet. After the parade a crowd gathered at the park, where speeches were made and a glad welcome home extended to one of our lads who soon after war broke out responded to the call for King and Country.

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