Albert Platten
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| Albert Platten | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1888-09-26 Norwich, Norfolk, England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
Albert Platten (born 26 September 1888) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William and served in the First World War.[1]
Early life
Platten was born at Norwich, Norfolk, England on 26 September 1888.[1]
Service
Platten enlisted at Fort William in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 94th Overseas Battalion (regimental number 198995).[1]
Attestation
On enlistment, his trade was given as engineer; his next of kin was recorded as his sister, Cassalia Nunn, of 21 Crib St Ware Herts Eng.[1]
Newspaper record
- Retirement notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1955-04-30.[2]
- Index note: Post Office engineer.
- Photo notice in Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 1957-03-30.[3]
- Military rank: Pte.
- Index note: Veterans Guard reunion.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "PLATTEN, ALBERT", Personnel Records of the First World War, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 30 April 1955, p. 3
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 30 March 1957, p. 1