Joseph Stephen Earthy

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

270353

Unit at enlistment:

215th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Commemorated at:

Independent Order of Foresters

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Essex

Birth city:

Clacton-on-Sea

Address at enlistment:

118 Dundas Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

118 Dundas Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Carpenter

Religious denominations:

Methodist

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Letters home

BX January 31, 1918

Fighting Boys’ Appreciation – Received by G.W.V.A. for Gifts Sent at Christmas Time - Capt. Cornelius, secretary of the G.W.V.A. has received a number of letters in acknowledgment of the cards and parcels sent to the boys at the front at the Christmas season. All express much appreciation of the fact that they were so kindly remembered. Some of the letters received are given below:

“I appreciate your kindness in remembering me, though I am practically a stranger to the majority of the members,”

Pte. J.S. Earthy
West Sandling Camp