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Thomas Gleason

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772056
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Wentworth
Birth city: 
Alberton, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
41 Bridge Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
41 Bridge Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Butcher
Religious denominations: 
Roman Catholic
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
20

Letters and documents

BX May 14, 1917

Private Thomas Gleason is reported to have been slightly wounded on May 4, 1917 with a gunshot wound in the face. He went overseas with the first battalion of the Dufferin Rifles, and went to France with the first draft last October. Before enlisting he worked for Charles Williams, farmer. He is 21 years old.

BX October 21, 1918

Word has been received that Private Thomas Gleason has been wounded in the right arm on October 11. He has been admitted to the Canadian Hospital at Le Treport. Pte. Gleason left here with the 125th Battalion and has been in France two years. This the second time he has been wounded.

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