Ernest William Ray

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

406920

Unit at enlistment:

36th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Commemorated at:

Brantford Congregational Church, Oakland Methodist Church, Wellington Street Methodist Church

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Hampshire

Birth city:

Portsmouth

Address at enlistment:

Colborne Street West, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

109 Sheridan Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Farmer

Employer:

Massey-Harris Co.

Religious denominations:

Salvation Army

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Wounded

BX September 25, 1916

Reported Wounded

Private Ernest Ray of Brantford is today officially reported admitted to No. 3 general hospital at Boulogne, on September 15, suffering from a shrapnel wound in the hand. Pte. Ray formerly resided on Oxford Street and enlisted with the 36th Battalion. After getting overseas he was transferred to the 4th Battalion. He is a single man.