Wilson Lavery Standon

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

772991

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Brant

Birth city:

Brantford, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

296 Darling Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

296 Darling Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Machinist

Employer:

Cockshutt Plow Co.

Religious denominations:

Methodist

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

BX August 21, 1918

In the casualty report issued from Ottawa today, Wilson Lavery Standon, 295 Darling Street of this city, is reported among the wounded.

BX March 2, 1916

Was Given Present

Private Wilson Lavery Standon was last evening made the recipient of a handsome safety razor by his fellow shop mates of the woodshop department of the Cockshutt Plow Co. Mr. W. Edwards made the presentation, the address being read by Mr. W. Widner, on behalf of the employees. Although taken completely by surprise, Pte. Wilson Standon feelingly replied.

BX November 20, 1971

STANDON – At the Brantford General Hospital, on Saturday, November 20, 1971, Wilson L. Standon (retired employee Brantford Coach and Body, 49 years service) in his 78th year; beloved husband of Millie Turner, 83 Victoria Street; dear father of Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Woods of Brantford; also survived by 3 grandchildren) brother of Allan of Orillia, Gordon and Mrs. Deloss (Muriel) Chalk, both of Brantford. Resting Hill and Robinson Limited, Funeral Home, Nelson and Queen Streets, from Sunday noon until Tuesday. Service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Rev. John Scarr will officiate.