Name
Franklin Henry Eyre
Born
1887-07-24
Birth Place
Oliphant, ON
Occupation
Sailor (pre-war)
Religion
Church of England
Died
1963-11-11
Death Place
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
651190
Highest Rank
Lance Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1916-01-06
Wounded Date
1918-09-02
Wounds
Seriously wounded by bursting shell, lost one rib and one lung
Wounded Where
Arras, France
Sources & Links
- a) James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James and Johnston, 1934. Prin- b) Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #208 Wiarton, A2011.021 archival records.
- Library & Archives Canada
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
Canadian Echo Wiarton, September 8, 1918