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Charles M. GrayContext
PTE. Charles M. Gray Regimental No. 1051286
1890-5th BN. Western Cavalry 243rd BN.
Left Page: Attestation Paper
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Folio 1051264
ATTESTATION PAPER.
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
1. What is your Surname? Gray.
2. What are your Christian names? Charles Matthew.
3. What is your present address? Battleford, Sask
4. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Eramosa, Co Wellington, Ontario
5. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Alexander Gray.
6. What is the address of your next-of-kin? R.R. No. 1, Rockwood, Ontario
7. What is the relationship of your next-of-kin? Father.
8. What is the date of your birth? August 21st 1897.
9. What is your Trade or Calling? Engineer.
10. Are you married? No.
11. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated and inoculated? Yes.
12. Do you now belong to the Active Militia? No.
13. Have you ever served in any Military Force? If so, state particulars of former Service. No.
14. Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? Yes.
15. Are you willing to be attested to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes.
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Charles Matthew Gray, do solemnly declare that the above are answers made by me to the above questions and that they are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagements by me now made, and I hereby engage and agree to serve in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force, and to be attached to any arm of the service therein, for the term of one year, or during the war now existing between Great Britain and Germany should that war last longer than one year, and for six months after the termination of that war provided His Majesty should so long require my services, or until legally discharged.
Date Sept. 20th 1916.
(Signature of Recruit) Charles. M. Gray
(Signature of Witness) H. J. Ford
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Charles Matthew Gray, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth, His Heirs and Successors, and that I will as in duty bound honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity, against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of all the Generals and Officers set over me. So help me God.
Date Sept 20th 1916.
(Signature of Recruit) Charles. M. Gray
(Signature of Witness) H. J. Ford
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE.
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me that if he made any false answer to any of the above questions he would be liable to be punished as provided in the Army Act.
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence.
I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said Recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me, at Battleford this 20th day of September 1916.
(Signature of Justice) John Hayward
In and for the province of Saskatchewan.
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Right Page: Description and Certificates
Description of Charles Matthew Gray on Enlistment.
* Apparent Age: 19 years 1 months.
(To be determined according to the instructions given in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.)
* Height: 5 ft. 10 ins.
* Chest measurement:
* Girth when fully expanded: 35 ins.
* Range of expansion: 2 1/2 ins.
* Complexion: Ruddy
* Eyes: Blue
* Hair: Brown
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease.
(Should the Medical Officer be of opinion that the recruit has served before, he will, unless the man acknowledges to any previous service, attach a slip to that effect, for the information of the Approving Officer).
Small scar above right heel.
* Church of England:
* Presbyterian: Yes
* Methodist:
* Baptist or Congregationalist:
* Roman Catholic:
* Jewish:
* Other Denominations:
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.
He can see at the required distance with either eye; his heart and lungs are healthy; he has the free use of his joints and limbs, and he declares that he is not subject to fits of any description.
I consider him* Fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force.
Date: September 20th 1916.
Place: Battleford
W. J. McLean
Capt. A.M.C.
Medical Officer.
*Insert here "fit" or "unfit."
Note.—Should the Medical Officer consider the Recruit unfit, he will fill in the foregoing Certificate only in the case of those who have been attested, and will briefly state below the cause of unfitness:—
CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT.
Charles Matthew Gray having been finally approved and inspected by me this day, and his Name, Age, Date of Attestation, and every prescribed particular having been recorded, I certify that I am satisfied with the correctness of this Attestation.
C. A. Bradbrooke
(Signature of Officer)
Lt. Col. O.C. 249th Overseas Battalion C.E.F.
Date 20th September 1916.Created By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
