George John Fitzhenry Image

Name

George John Fitzhenry

Born

1865-05-22

Birth Place

Stratford, ON

Occupation

Labourer

Religion

Methodist

Died

1920-11-25

Death Place

Kitchener, ON






Service Record 1


Regimental Number

652131

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion

Company

Enlisted

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1916-03-20

Prev Exp

28th Perth Regiment

Discharge Date

1916-10-21

Discharge Cause

Medically unfit



Notes

George Fitzhenry's birthdate is listed as 1873-05-22 in his attestation papers, but his death certificate lists it as 1865-05-22. Soldier may has falsified his birthdate at the time of enlistment. Discharged as medically unfit in London. Died in Kitchener Hospital 1922.




Sources & Links

- Bruce in Khaki: A History of the Bruce Battalion
- Library & Archives Canada



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