William Kerr Spence

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

270036

Unit at enlistment:

215th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Birth country:

Scotland

Birth county:

Berwickshire

Address at enlistment:

12 Alfred Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

RR 2 Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Clerk

Employer:

Grand Trunk Railway

Religious denominations:

Presbyterian

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Accident/Illness

BX September 25, 1916

Two Broken Bones

While participating in a game of football at the camp at Niagara-on-the-lake on Thursday of last week, Private William Kerr Spence of the 215th Battalion suffered a painful accident. He is now confined to a Toronto hospital with two bones broken in one of his legs. Spence during the game, made a dash for the goal and the “goalie,” rushing out to intercept him, made a kick at the ball. Missing the ball, his foot caught Spence’s leg, breaking two bones.

BX March 26, 1917

Is a Casualty

Private William Kerr Spence, who has been a valued member of the orderly room staff of the 215th, has been transferred to casualties. This follows an accident in which one of his legs was broken at the Niagara Camp last summer. He will shortly go on a month’s furlough, and it is likely will be discharged from the battalion as physically unfit.