Herbert Henry Isard Image

Name

Herbert Henry Isard

Born

1896-02-12

Birth Place

Paisley, ON

Occupation

Clerk

Religion

Methodist

Died

1972-04-25






Service Record 1


Regimental Number

654432

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

1914-1918

Battalion

161st Battalion

Enlisted

Wingham, ON

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1916-02-10

Prev Exp

1 1/2yrs. 33rd Regiment

Wounded Date

1917-12-30 (1); 1917-07-05 (2)

Wounds

Gunshot wound, both legs (1); left-arm (2)

Discharge Date

1919-01-16

Discharge Cause

Medically unfit



Notes

On December 30, 1917, Herbert was a casualty in an accident at base when an unexpected explosion occurred. There was a court of enquiry to investigate the incident in which Herbert recounted his point of view. To see court of enquiry, access Herbert's CEF file via the attached Library and Archives Canada link.




Sources & Links

- Library & Archives Canada



News Clippings


Paisley Advocate, February 5, 1919
Paisley Advocate, February 5, 1919