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Rank Private
Service # 334785
Unit # 63rd Bn. CFA
Resident Wallaceburg

Regimental number: 334785 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1283 – 77, Item: 76004, PDF:- B1283-SO77. Of 100 Harvey St., Chatham, ON. N of K:- Andrew Burk, 100 Harvey St., Chatham, ON. (father) a farmer (single) . Vaccinated –Yes.      Date of Birth 16/12/1897 at Wallaceburg, ON. Son of  Andrew Burk of 100 Harvey St. Chatham, ON. A farmer living at his father’s home.  Attestation: 27/04/1918 at London, ON, to 63 Batt.  C.F.A. Officer i/e Mobilization Centre – Yes.

Apparent Age: 20 yrs. 4 mths., Height: 5’ 7”, Girth: 38”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown ( Tattoo left forearm) Vision: 20/20., Hearing: 21X L & R – 27/04/18 at London, ON. – 27/04/18 to 63rd Depot Batt. 

Can. Contingent Exp. Force:- “ Struck off as a “DESERTER” ON 24/07/18 – per Aug. P.L.1918 – AWL Charges from 2/07/18 to 24/07/18, O/Cdt. – 7 days pay from 25/07/18 to 31/07/18 – Clothing Chg. On DESERTION – Kit: $58.28 on Desertion – $43.30 – 27/04/18 “Struck Off as Deserter 1st Bn. C.G.R. 9/31/07/18 at 13/08/18 at London, ON. – Lucinda Neaves of 222 Raleigh St, c/o McGeachy’s Dairy at Chatham, ON. – 27/04/18 to 63rd Dep. Batt. CFA  63rd Deo. Batt. – 28/05/18 – Trans to 63rd Batt. at London, ON. 27/05/18 – 21/02/18 – transfer – 1st Can. GRR Regt 24/07/18 – “ Declared by a court of Inquiry to have been illegally absent since1:30 PM.. Th 2/0718 is struck off. Strength with 24/07/18 – at London, ON.  Pardoned under GENERAL AMNESTY 20/12.19.        

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1283 - 77, LAC Search
Height 5'7"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 20 yrs. 4 mths.
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Birthplace 16/12/1897 at Wallaceburg, ON.

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