Private Fred Carling went Overseas with the 186th. Battalion, embarking March 26th, 1917. After training at Bramshott he proceeded to France September 10th, 1917, transferring to the 1st. Battalion. He received a gunshot wound in the right leg February 8th, 1918, being admitted to Fazakeley Hospital, Liverpool, and two months later to Epsom.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (09-10-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (11-10-1918)

Height	5' 11 1/2"
Eye Colour	Hazel
Age	27
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark
Race	White
Birthplace	England
Religion	Salvationist
Last Place of Employment	William Gray, Sons-Campbell Company, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	$2.50 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	December 3rd, 1913, Chatham, Ontario.
When Enlisted	April 9th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$13.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Florence Carling, Chatham. Daughter- Edith Violet Carling.

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