Tag: child-soldiers
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Private Frederick Freeman Laing in the Great War
Child-Soldiers “I am here because someone must do it“ Somehow, Private Frederick Freeman Laing 478051 enlisted at Halifax on 25 February 1915. Exactly fourteen years, one month, and 24 days of age. He stood only 5′ 1 and 1/4″ tall and 100 pounds. Frederick growing fast, another examination (16 September 1916) had him at 5′…
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Gunner Harvey Edward Brouse in the Great War
15-Year-Old Child Soldier Henry Edward Harry Brouse enlisted as Gunner Harvey Edward Brouse 342955 on 12 February 1917 at Kingston, Ontario. Son of Henry and Ellen Brouse, stating he was born 6 June 1898, making him 18 years, 8 months of age at the time. Harvey actually exactly four years younger. Nine months after enlistment,…