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Rank Private, Lance Corporal
Service # 3138767
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident R.R.# 2 Dresden

Regimental number: 3138767. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 324 – 46, Item:18565, PDF:- B0324-SO46. Date of Birth: 6/03/1896 Place of Birth: Dawn Twsp., Lampton Co., ON. Son of William Henry Babcock of R. R. # 2 Dresden, ON. MSA Number: 709454-AC A single farmer living on the family farm. Address if N of Kin: R.R. #2 Dresden, ON.  MSA 709454 AC. Not a member of the Active Militia. Medical at London, ON. 17/06/18, A11.

Attestation: 18/06/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. Declaration of Recruit:- 17/06/1918. Father: William H. Babcock.

Apparent age: 22 years, Height: 5’ 7”, Girth: 39”, Complexion: Ruddy, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown, Eyes: R: 20/20 L, 30/20, Hearing: Normal, Weight: 161 #. At London, ON. 

Discharge Certificate: 1st. Depot, Batt. WOR. At London, On 17/06/18. Served in Canada – Only.

DeMob: Cdn. Exp. Force RO# 1357 (22 Yrs, 6 mos). Date of Discharge 31/12/18 at London, ON. 31/12/18 from Mil. Dist # 1. Medical Board – Fracture 28/12/18. Pay List: 8/01/1919 at London, ON.   

“ On 12th December while cutting wood, tripped over a log and sustained a fracture of the right Fibula linear scar left. Pattella 2” x ½” – Internal and external splits with Plaster of Paris cast by Civilian Physician.”

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 324 – 46, LAC Search
Height 5'7"
Weight 161 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 22 yrs
Complexion Ruddy
Hair Light Brown
Birthplace 06/06/1896 in Dawn Twsp., Lampton Co., ON.

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