Franklin Henry Eyre Image

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
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
Canadian Echo Wiarton, September 8, 1918
Canadian Echo Wiarton, September 8, 1918