Friday, December 31, 2010

Private Arthur Butwell - 123525

According to his attestation papers dated September 22, 1915 at London, Ontario, Arthur Butwell was born December 12, 1891 in Toronto.  He listed his mother Ada Butwell, Humber Bay, as his next of kin.  He was an engineer and unmarried.  He had no previous military experience.  He was 24 years of age and stood 5 foot 2 3/4 inches high.  He had blue eyes and fair hair and complexion.  He had a mole on his right arm 3 inches above his elbow.  He was a Presbyterian.

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  1. He was a stretcher bearer....a noble and dangerous calling !!

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