William George Griffin

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

109131

Unit at enlistment:

4th Canadian Mounted Rifles

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Buckinghamshire

Birth city:

Aylesbury

Address at enlistment:

85 East Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

85 East Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Mechanic

Employer:

Verity Plow Co.

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Wounded

BX December 14, 1917

To Return Home

Mrs. W. Griffin, 205 Park Avenue, received a cablegram yesterday from her husband, Sergeant William George Griffin, of the 4th C.M.R., bringing the glad news of his return from England. He left here in November 1914, and was wounded within a month after he landed in France, being incapacitated for further service.

BX March 30, 1918

Invalided Home

Sergeant William George Griffin, 4th C.M.R., was among the local men who returned home this week. A veteran of the Boer war, he enlisted in November, 1914 and saw much service in France, being twice wounded. He has been invalided home. He resides at 205 Park Avenue.