Monday, February 22, 2010

A. W. Leed

According to his attestation papers dated January 22, 1916 at Mimico, Archibald William Leed of Mimico, Ontario was born on November 25, 1888 in London, England.  He listed his wife Mrs. Martha Leed, Mimico, Ontario as his next of kin.  He listed his occupation as Fireman and indicated that he had previous military experience with the 48th Highlanders, and was currently a member of the 12th Regiment, York Rangers.  He was 27 years and 2 months of age and stood 5 feet 7 inches tall.  He had brown eyes, black hair and a dark complexion.  He had a defect in the little toe on his left foot and was a member of the Church of England.

According to the 1921 Toronto City directory he was listed as a fireman living on the east side of Distant Avenue, Mimico.

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