Clair Barrey was born in Cayuga, Ontario, in March 1894. He enlisted in Dunnville, Ontario, in February 1916 with the 114th Battalion, known as "Brock's Rangers." Barrey was serving overseas with the 7th Battalion when he was wounded in August 1917 at Hill 70, resulting in the amputation of much of his right leg. The collection currently consists of one photograph of Barrey, as well as two letters home which were subsequently reprinted in the local newspaper, the Dunnville Chronicle.