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John Reichel

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772374
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Birth country: 
Scotland
Birth county: 
Aberdeenshire
Birth city: 
Mintlaw
Address at enlistment: 
Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
324 Charlton Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Farmer
Religious denominations: 
Presbyterian
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
37

Letters and documents

BX May 31, 1917

Privates John Reichel and Howard Staats are both reported wounded today. Private John Reichel was a Brant County farmer when he enlisted. He is single and Scotch. Private Howard Staats was also a farmer and had four years with the Mohawk Cadets. Staats joined the first overseas battalion of the Dufferin Rifles. Reichel joined the first overseas battalion of the Dufferin Rifles.

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