Charles Halcome Primmer Image

Name

Charles Halcome Primmer

Born

1895-01-19

Birth Place

Occupation

Farmer

Religion

Presbyterian

Death Place

1962

Awards

Jubilee medal






Service Record 1


Regimental Number

651961

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion

Company

Enlisted

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1916-03-13

Wounded Date

1918-09-29

Wounds

Lost right arm and left leg

Wounded Where

Cambrai, France



Notes

Charles had six children with wife, Laura. He was the first Sunday School Superintendent at Hepworth Baptist Church.




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: F. Treve James and Thomas Joh
- (b) Stewart, William. "At the Crossroads: a History of Hepworth with Anecdotes and Reminiscences." Allenford: Wm. D. Stewart, 2003. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada



News Clippings


160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
Canadian Echo Wiarton, November 27, 1918
Canadian Echo Wiarton, November 27, 1918