Name
Joe (Joseph) Root
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
802619
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-12-31
Wounded Date
1918-08-28
Wounds
Shrapnel wounds - both arms and body.
Wounded Where
Arras, France
Notes
Died in the winter of 1924 from war disabilities (also of note: died July 14, 1925 of Tuberculosis at Saugeen Reserve, ON as per OVS).Sources & Links
- James, F. Treve & 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 & Johnston, 1934. Print.- Library & Archives Canada
News Clippings
Port Elgin Times
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
