Thomas Hellewell

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

273579

Unit at enlistment:

216th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

West Yorkshire

Birth city:

Leeds

Address at enlistment:

75 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

75 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Shoe cutter

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Accident/Illness

BX October 12, 1917

Many Veterans On Way Home – Twelve Wounded Heroes Expected to Return Today

In all probability the following men will leave Toronto for Brantford today:

R. Doyle, 44 Mt. Pleasant Street
H.L. Francis, George Bridge, P.O., Alberton
T. Hellewell, 75 Weller Street
P.E. Knibb, General P.O.
C. McCormack, Fulton Street, Grandview P.O.
F. Martindale, 64 Palace Street
J. Midgley, 110 Spring Street
J. Oles, 145 Northumberland Street
C.F. Read, 72 Brunswick Street
T. Simpson, 44 Curtis Street
W.W. Wakeling, 14 Burford Street

BX October 13, 1917

Returned Men

Thirteen returned soldiers were expected back yesterday, and it is known that at least seven of these arrived. Seven came home on the 3.52 G.T.R. train and were met by a large deputation from the Soldiers’ Aid Commission and the Great War Veterans’ Association. The men who were met are as follows: C.F. Read, 72 Brunswick; R. Doyle, 44 Northumberland; T. Hellewell, 75 Wallace; E. Knibb, Holmedale; E.M. McCormack, Charing Cross; Sergt. T. Simpson, 44 Curtis and W.W. Wakeling, 14 Burford.