Sergeant Harry Ernest Figsby

Survivor of WW1

Date of Death:

General Links Ranks

General Information

Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
811723
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
63rd Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Hemmingford, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
36 years
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
86 years 4 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Accountant
Next of Kin:
William Figsby, father. Hemmingford, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Edmonton, Alberta
Religion:
Church of England
Place of Enlistment:
Edmonton, Alberta
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 5.0 in / 165 cm
Weight:
Chest:
38.5 in / 98 cm
Expansion:
4.5 in / 11 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
Buried at:
Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose, Alberta

Ranks

Conflict Rank Regiment Branch Unit Company Date From Date To
WW1 Sergeant Canadian Infantry Army 63rd Battalion
WW1 Private Canadian Infantry Army 138th Battalion

Notes

Previous military service - Signals, Sec. M D 8
Sergeant Figsby died in 1966, day and month unknown.

Research Notes

<p>Information inserted by S V Pearson, Stettler, Alberta, March 10, 2017.</p><p>Sources: Attestation papers, Military grave marker, Camrose, Alberta Cemetery.&nbsp;</p>