BX May 3, 1915
Official notification of the wounding in the recent fighting at Ypres of Private John White was received from the auditor-general at Ottawa on Saturday by his sister, Mrs. R. Jennings, 33 Palace Street. No further particulars were given, but were promised on their arrival at Ottawa. Private John White resided at the time of his enlistment at 3 George Street, and left here with the first contingent of Dufferin Rifles for service at the front. Since coming to this city ten years ago from his home in Russia, where his parents had previously died, Private White was employed as a machinist at the Massey-Harris works, where he gained many lasting friendships for himself by his genial and bright manner. Prior to the outbreak of hostilities, he served two and a half years with the Dufferin Rifles, but had no previous military experience.
His sister, Mrs. R. Jennings, who resides at 33 Palace Street, is his only relative in Brantford, she having accompanied her brother from Russia ten years ago.
BX November 1, 1915
Returned Heroes
Among the Brantford returned heroes expected home tonight or on Tuesday are Privates John White, Fullerton and Leonard W. Phillips.
BX November 1, 1915
Reached Montreal
Private John White, a member of the Fourth Battalion, has reached Montreal on his way to his home in this city. He was invalided out of the service for wounds gained with the “Mad Fourth.”
BX November 2, 1915
Returned Soldiers – More Brantford Heroes Invalided From Service Arrived Home
Three Brantford Soldiers are due to arrive in the city some time today from the front, each of the men having received wounds or having been incapacitated from further military service.
Leonard W. Phillips
Private Leonard W. Phillips of Brantford, who arrived in Toronto yesterday, was a member of the Fourth Battalion, having enlisted here in November and drafted into the first contingent. He had both feet frozen while in the trenches on March 29. “My left foot gave me the most trouble and it was thought they would have to amputate it,” said he. “Fortunately there was no need, but I have not the full use of it yet. I was taken to the Boulogne Hospital, then to the Anglo-American hospital, then to England, and here I am.”
John White
Private John White, another Brantford soldier, who is expected to return to the city today, was wounded at Langemarck. Pte. White resided at the time of his enlistment at 3 Brant Street, and left here with the first contingent of Dufferin Rifles for service at the front. Since coming to the city ten years ago from his home in Russia where his parents had previously died, Private White was employed as a machinist at the Massey-Harris works. Prior to the outbreak of hostilities, he served two and a half years with the Dufferin Rifles, but had no previous military experience.
His sister, Mrs. R. Jennings, who resides at 33 Palace Street, is his only relative, she having accompanied her brother from Russia ten years ago.
William John Whittingham
Private William John Whittingham, of Grandview, Brantford, is the third Brantford volunteer who is returning to his home from the front. Pte. Whittingham left with the 25th Brant Dragoons on November 20, 1914. He was wounded in the back by a shell in the battle of Ypres.
