No soldier photo found.
Rank Private
Service # 189838
Unit # 91st Bn., 186th Bn.
Resident Ridgetown

Regimental number: 189838. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 411 – 14, Item: 23452, PDF:- B0411-S014, 186th Bn. OS. Medically unfit. DOB: 1/O4/1878.  Present address: Ridgetown, Kent Co., ON. Of Howard Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Next of Kin: – Maria R. J. Banner, Ridgetown, ON. (wife). A farmer, (married) Attestation: 8/01/1916.

Apparent Age: 37 yrs., Height: 5’ 4”, Girth: 38”, Complexion: Brunette, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark Brown, Weight: 135#. Medically “Fit” – 8/01/1916 at Ridgetown. Transfer from 91st to 186th . Wife: Marion L. J. Banner of Northwood, ON. Discharged 22/09/16 (Classified 18/11/20.

189839 Pte. 186th – Discharge 22/09/16 – Account:- $ 78.90.  8/01/16 – Camp Order are M.D. # 2, 20/ Sept. 1916. From 91st to 186th – Born in Ridgetown, ON 

Wife: Marion Louise Jane Banner at Northwood, R.R. #3, ON. They had 1 boy and 4 girls Irene Mair – 14 yrs. John Wesley & yrs., Violet Florence 5yrs. Araphy 3yrs. and Annabbel versa 1yr. Harry’s father was dead; his mother Mrs. Alex Silver, Box 79, Palmyra, ON., not a widow. 

91st Bn. 8/01/16 to 4/02/28. Failing on Physical drull, 9/02/16 15/02/16, Absence from Physical drill 28/02/16 – Trans to 186th 28/02/16. To 186th – failed for Military. 22/09/16 – Disc. closed by Payment. Disc. 22/09/16, Camp Borden – Medically Unfit 20/09/16 

Rheumatism Chronic – Before enlistment. Place of Origin “Unknown”. Pain in Back and legs – Drill 19/04/16.            

 Found at Erie St. United Church, Ridgetown Roll of Honour

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Erie Street United Church - Ridgetown Roll of Honour, No RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 411 - 14
Height 5' 4"
Weight 135 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 37 yrs.
Complexion Brunette
Hair Dark Brown
Next of Kin Maria R. J. Banner, Rjdgetown, ON. (wife)

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