Robert John Henderson

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772057
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Commemorated at: 
Holy Trinity Church (Burford) & St. John's Church (Cathcart)
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Brantford, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
58 Charlotte Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
58 Charlotte Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Lathe hand
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
21

Letters and documents

BX September 10, 1918

Another Brantford soldier is in the 2nd Canadian General Hospital, Le Treport, France. He is Private Robert John Henderson. Mrs. Henderson, 58 Charlotte Street, his wife received the message today, which told her he had suffered a gunshot wound in the left hand. Pte. Henderson was a mechanic when he enlisted with the 38th Battalion in November, 1915.