Send a Message via The Wartime Memories Project Website

Please scroll down to send a message.

1749 Spr. Ernest Albert Essig Canadian Expeditionary Force. 1st Canadian Tunnelling Company from:Galt, Ontario. Ernest Essig from Galt, Ontario was sent overseas as part of the 18th Batallion. On August 10th, 1917 he was injured in the line of duty from a high explosive shell, suffering the loss of his index finger on the left hand and partial loss of function in his left thumb, arm and left thigh. Ernest spent 119 days in hispital and was eventually discharged from duty because as unfit for service due to wounds. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**