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Charles E. T. WilsonContext
PTE. Charles E. T. Wilson
Regimental number 887847
1887-1917
5th Battalion Western Cavalry
Right Page: Attestation Paper
881849
ATTESTATION PAPER.
No. 881849
Folio
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
1. What is your surname? Wilson.
(a) What are your Christian names? Charles Edward Turner.
2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Soresby, Lincolnshire, England.
3. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Hannah Turner Wilson.
4. What is the address of your next-of-kin? Marten Farm, Battleford, Sask.
5. What is the date of your birth? March 4th, 1887.
6. What is your Trade or Calling? Farmer.
7. Are you married? No.
8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated and inoculated? 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. T. Wilson
(Signature of Witness) H. R. Skelton
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Charles Edward Turner Wilson, do solemnly declare that the above are answers made by me to the above questions and that they are true...
Date Dec. 11th, 1915.
(Signature of Recruit) Charles. E. T. Wilson
(Signature of Witness) H. R. Skelton
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY MAN ON ATTESTATION.
I, Charles Edward Turner Wilson, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth...
Date Dec. 11th, 1915.
(Signature of Recruit) Charles. E. T. Wilson
(Signature of Witness) H. R. Skelton
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE.
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me...
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence...
...at Battleford this 11th day of December 1915.
(Signature of Justice) H. R. Skelton
A Justice of the Peace in and for the Province of Saskatchewan.
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Attestation of the above-named Recruit.
(Approving Officer) R. E. Osborn, Lieut.
Left Page: Description and Certificates
Description of Charles Edward Turner Wilson on Enlistment.
* Apparent Age: 28 years 9 months.
* Height: 5 ft. 8 1/2 ins.
* Chest measurement:
* Girth when fully expanded: 34 ins.
* Range of expansion: 2 ins.
* Complexion: ruddy
* Eyes: brown
* Hair: black
Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease:
4 vaccination marks left arm.
Scar above left knee.
* Church of England: Yes
* Presbyterian:
* Methodist:
* 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 December 11th 1915.
Place Battleford
(Medical Officer) W. J. S. Millar
CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT.
Pte. C. E. T. Wilson having been finally approved and inspected by me this day...
Date Dec. 24th 1915.
(Signature of Officer) R. E. OsbornCreated By
Justin M. MillerCreate Date
August 30, 2026Updated By
Justin M. MillerUpdate Date
September 12, 2026
