William Hart

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
164284
Unit at enlistment: 
84th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Lancashire
Address at enlistment: 
231 Grand River Avenue, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
231 Grand River Avenue, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Miner
Religious denominations: 
Roman Catholic
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
24

Letters and documents

BX December 12, 1916 

Returning Veterans

Two more local heroes, who have taken their share in the great Empire struggle, are expected to return to the city in a few days. They are Pte. William Hart, of 231 West Mill Street, who left with a draft from the 38th regiment in September, 1915 and Private Archibald George Moore, of 259 Brock Street who, enlisted in the early days of the war.

BX December 18, 1916

Invalided Home

Private William Hart, invalided home through injuries received in an English training camp, arrived back in the city at 7.32 Saturday evening. Although the Soldiers’ Aid Commission did not learn that he was coming till the same afternoon, he was met at the station and accorded a welcome home. Pte. Hart is a single man and resides at 231 West Mill Street. He enlisted with the 84th Battalion in September 1915, and because of injuries received whilst training in England, never reached France.