This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jvance74 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.schofield/343.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Ruth Lawrence, My name is Katrina Pasierbek and I am a researcher for a First World War project with the Canadigm Group and Western University in London, Ontario. This project honours a unique group of First World War soldiers who carved their names into the chalk tunnels in France, and your father, Private Herman David Schofield (born on 24 September 1898 to David Gordon Schofield and Sarah Anne Truesdale) is one of them. When your father enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 23 April 1915 he lied about his age. He claimed he was born in 1897. They recorded his age as 18 years old when he was really 16 years old! He joined the 55th Battalion, and traveled overseas on 19 May 1915. By February 1916 he became quite sick with Diphtheria and spent some time in hospital. After suffering a gunshot wound to his left hand in the field he was sent to recover in hospital again. When he was discharged from the CEF in 1919 his war file indicates he still suffered from a loss of function in his left hand. I am wondering if you might be willing to share any further information about your father that may assist us as we write a short biography for an exhibit panel. For example, a photo of your father would be a wonderful addition to our panel exhibit. You are more than welcome to respond to this thread, or please email me directly at kjpasierbek@gmail.com. If you would prefer to speak over the phone we will certainly arrange for that as well! Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I do hope the information I have passed along has been helpful, and thank you kindly in advance for any help you may be able to share with me. Have a wonderful day! Katrina Pasierbek Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>