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Sgt. Charles E. Light - Lord Strathcona's HorseEntry/Object ID
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Charles E. LightContext
Sgt. Charles E. Light - Lord Strathcona's Horse
Charlie is the son of Frederick W. and Phyllis Light. He was born at the N.W.M.P. barracks in Regina on July 20, 1893 and moved to Battleford in 1902. He attended school at Battleford and then worked for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway constructing branch lines. In 1913 he started working in the Post Office where his father was Postmaster. On September 24, 1914 he was taken on strength in the 6th Battalion Fort Garry Horse. After training in England, he went to the front and was T.O.S. in the Lord Strathcona's Horse, R.C. on June 9, 1915. Charlie was severely wounded twice on April 1, 1918 at Rifle Wood. He returned to the Strath's after months in hospitals. After his discharge, he returned to Battleford and resumed his work at the Post Office, retiring as Postmaster in 1959. Charles and his wife Vera had five children, Peggy, Alan, Jane, Fay and Colin. Alan was killed in training as a pilot in the R.C.A.F. and Ian served in the Royal Canadian Artillery in W.W. II. Charlie was a member of the Great War Veterans Association at Battleford, serving as President in 1922 and President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #9 in 1937. Charles E. Light died November 25, 1971 and is buried in the Battleford Cemetery.
Left Page: Attestation Paper
DUPLICATE.
ATTESTATION PAPER.
No. 15271
Folio 589
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
1. What is your Name? Charles Edward Light
2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Regina, Sask.
3. What is the name of your next-of-kin? F. W. Light
4. What is the address of your next-of-kin? Battleford, Sask.
5. What is the date of your birth? 20th July, 1893
6. What is your Trade or Calling? Clerk
7. Are you married? No
8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated? Yes
9. Do you now belong to the Active Militia? No
10. Have you ever served in any Military Force? No
11. Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? Yes
12. Are you willing to be attested to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes
(Signature of Man) Charles E. Light
(Signature of Witness) Charles H. Price
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, C. E. Light, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true...
Date Sept 24, 1914.
(Signature of Recruit) Charles E. Light
(Signature of Witness) Charles H. Price
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, C. E. Light, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth...
Date Sept 24, 1914.
(Signature of Recruit) Charles E. Light
(Signature of Witness) Charles H. Price
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE.
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me...
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence...
...at Valcartier this 24th day of Sept 1914.
(Signature of Justice) [Signature Unreadable] Major
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Attestation of the above-named Recruit.
(Approving Officer) [Signature Unreadable] Major
Right Page: Description and Certificates
Description of Charles E. Light on Enlistment.
* Apparent Age: 20 years 2 months.
* Height: 5 ft. 9 ins.
* Chest measurement:
* Girth when fully expanded: 34 1/2 ins.
* Range of expansion: 2 1/2 ins.
* Complexion: Smooth, clean, dark
* Eyes: Dark grey
* Hair: Dark brown
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
One vacc mark left arm
* Church of England:
* Presbyterian: Yes
* Wesleyan:
* Baptist or Congregationalist:
* Other Protestants:
* Roman Catholic:
* Jewish:
CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
I have examined the above-named Recruit and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services...
I consider him* Fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force.
Date 31st August 1914.
Place Valcartier Camp
(Medical Officer) [Signature Unreadable] Capt. A.M.C.
CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT.
C. E. Light having been finally approved and inspected by me this day...
Date Sept 24 1914.
(Signature of Officer) [Signature Unreadable] Capt.Created By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
