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Charles Long

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
773112
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
No
Wounded: 
Yes
Date of death: 
November 14th, 1917
Cemetery: 
St. Sever Cemetery Extension - Rouen, France - P.III.L.125.
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Greater London
Birth city: 
London
Address at enlistment: 
2 Water Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
2 Water Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Carpenter
Employer: 
Adams Wagon Works
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
44

Letters and documents

Circumstances of Casualty: Died of Wounds at No. 9 General Hospital, Rouen.

BX November 20, 1917
 
Private George Stanley Todd of Burford is today reported wounded. Before enlisting with the 38th Dufferin Rifles in November 1915 he was working on a farm. He is a single man. Pte. Charles Long of Brantford is also reported wounded this morning.

BX November 22, 1917

In the death of Private Charles Long, Brantford has lost a valued citizen. He was born in London, England, and was 45 years of age. He served 18 years in the First Bedfordshire Regiment, being through the Boer War. In 1916 he obtained a chartered medal. He came to Canada five years ago from Harrow, England. He enlisted in “B” Co., 125th Battalion, in June, 1916. Before enlisting he was employed at the Adams Wagon Co., where he was considered one of the best employees and a friend to all.
    
Private Long was through several battles, including Vimy Ridge. He was reported wounded on November 11 and made the supreme sacrifice a few days later in Rouen hospital. Much sympathy is extended to Mrs. Long by her many friends.

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