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Lorne Davis

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772021
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Norfolk
Birth city: 
Simcoe, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Simcoe, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Farmer
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
18

Letters and documents

BX November 24, 1917 

Mrs. J.B. Rouse, 86 Albion Street, was officially informed from Ottawa this morning that Private Lorne Davis, infantry, had been reported admitted to No. 1 Field Ambulance Depot, Nov. 6 with a gunshot wound in the chest. He went overseas with the 125th Battalion.

BX April 27, 1918

Returned Men

A number of Brantford soldiers are reported today to be due for arrival home in the course of a few days. The following Brantford list has been issued from headquarters:  L. Davis, 86 Albion Street; J.W. Rowe, 6 Lundy Lane; J.C. Longmuir, 69 Strathcona Avenue; E.E. Murrell, 347 St. Paul Avenue.

BX April 29, 1918
 
Soldiers Return

The Grand Trunk train which arrived in the city last evening at 6.50 brought four returned heroes home. The party included L. Davis, 86 Albion Street; J.W. Rowe, 6 Lundy Lane; J.C. Longmuir, 69 Strathcona Avenue; E.E. Murrell, 347 St. Paul’s Avenue. The soldiers were met by Chairman John S. Dowling and Secretary MacDonald of the Soldiers’ Aid Commission, and Sergeant Stanbridge of the Soldiers’ Home. All were provided with cars and taken to their respective homes. C. Flood, 135 Albion Street, reported as a cot case, did not arrive with the others, although his name had been received from headquarters.

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