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Wilfred Wreaks

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
820455
Unit at enlistment: 
52nd Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
South Yorkshire
Birth city: 
Sheffield
Address at enlistment: 
Fort Frances, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Harrisburg, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Labourer
Religious denominations: 
Presbyterian
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
32

Letters and documents

BX September 12, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wreaks, 93 Northumberland Street, formerly of Harrisburg have received the sad news that their son, Private Wilfred Wreaks had been admitted to Fort Pitt Military Hospital, Chatham, Sept. 1, suffering from a gunshot wound in the right leg. Pte. Wreaks went overseas with the 52nd Western Battalion and has seen three years’ service.

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