Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Eason, Irwin |
Relationships |
Sister - Sarah Eason |
Occupation |
On Attestation Papers, E. Irwin is listed as a farmer. He enlisted as a member of 160th Bruce Battalion in Chesley in February 1916. Served with 2nd Pioneer Battalion and 4th Canadian Engineers. Had also served for 10 years in 32nd Regiment. Received Military Medal, Oct. 1918, Cambrai. Following the war, he resided in Vancouver B.C. |
Sources |
Sources: a) James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. "Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion." Chesley: F. Treve James and Thomas Johnston, 1934. b) Irwin Eason Attestation Papers, 1916. |
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