100 Years Ago: Canadian Casualties, Harry Dickens Wounded, William Smith Wounded, Joseph Deacon Wounded, Sidney Hector Wounded

The Intelligencer August 28, 1917 (page 1)

“Casualties Among Canadian Troops. Gas Poisoning: Deseronto—A. C. Masters. Wounded: Belleville—R. A. Brown; Bancroft—W. N. McGhee; Faraday—Actg. L. Corp. A. L. Satchell; Trenton—T. Russell; Tweed—G. P. Bowlby. Wounded and Gassed: Coe Hill—A. R. Casement.”

The Intelligencer August 28, 1917 (page 2)

“Slightly Wounded. Mr. Charles Dickens, residing on Brock Street, has received word that his son, Pte. Harry Dickens, has been wounded but not seriously.”

The Intelligencer August 28, 1917 (page 2)

“Pte. Smith Wounded. Pte. William Smith, son of Mr. W. J. Smith, proprietor of the Albion Hotel, in this city, is in the Manchester Military Hospital suffering from wounds, but fortunately not of a serious nature. Pte. Smith went overseas with the 155^th Battalion from Belleville.”

The Intelligencer August 28, 1917 (page 2)

“Pte. Joseph Deacon Wounded in Action. Ottawa, Ont., Aug. 26, 1917. Daniel Deacon, 107 Station St., Belleville. Sincerely regret inform you 636893 Pte. Jas. Joseph Deacon infantry officially reported admitted to No. 6 casualty clearing station Aug. 18, 1917. Gunshot wound right thigh and ankle. Will send further particulars when received. Director of Records.

The soldier referred to was well known in this city, where he has always lived. Before joining the 155^th Battalion he was employed at the G. T. R. shops. His many friends will hope that his wound is not of a serious nature.”

The Intelligencer August 28, 1917 (page 2)

“Pte. Sidney F. Hector Wounded in Action. Private Sidney F. Hector, who left Belleville with the 155^th Battalion, has been wounded. The following telegram was yesterday received by Mrs. Hector: Ottawa, Aug. 26, 1917. Mrs. Margaret Ella Hector, 180 Yeoman St., Belleville, Ont. Sincerely regret to inform you that (637205) Pte. Sidney Frederick Hector, infantry, officially reported admitted to eighteenth Casualty Clearing Station, August 18, 17. Gunshot wounds face. Will send further particulars when received. Director of Records.”