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Rank Private
Service # 189886
Unit # 91st Bn., Deserter, 186th Bn.
Resident Kent Co.

Regimental number: 189886. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1149 – 33, Item: 68747, PDF:- B1149 –SO33. Date of Birth: 12/08/1887 at Kent Co., ON. Son of Albert Brown of  McTagghart, SASK, mother Alice.  Born a Dresden, Camden, Twsp. Kent Co. ON. A single farmer living in McTagghart, Vaccination – Yes. No military experience. Attestation: 19/01/1916 at St. Thomas, ON. Insured with Sun Life. 27/09/16 – Slight scarring on his back and Right leg.   Attestation: 19/01/1916 at St. Thomas, ON to 91st Bn.

Apparent Age: 28 yrs. 5 mths., Height: 5’ 10”, Girth: 37” Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Light Brown. “Fit” 17/01/16 at Chatham, ON. 91st Bn. 19/01/16, Weight: 150#. to 186th Bn.

Declared a DESERTER: 12/10/16  from 1/10/16. $ 61.60. Enlistment 17/01/16 – DO207 / 1 Struck-Off as a DESERTER from 12/10/16 by Court of Inquiry held 12/10/16.

12/10/16 at Chatham, ON – Kit: Deficiency for $38.39.  

186th Bn. 28/02/16 to 12/10/17 – Trans to 186th 28/02/16 – Pte: 189886 – Harry Wesley BROWN. 186TH – DESERTION 12/10/16 from Chatham, ON 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, NR-MB60 (12-10-1916), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1149 - 33, LAC Search
Height 5' 10"
Weight 150 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Grey
Age 28 yrs. 5 mths.
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Birthplace 12/08/1887 at Kent Co., ON.

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