Cottier, Thomas Edward (Thomas E.) Photo
Rank Sgt
Service # 880076
Unit # 186th
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private Thomas E. Cottier was promoted to Pay Sergeant shortly after enlistment, embarked for overseas March 26th, 1917, on H.M.S. Lapland, the first Canadian transport to be mined. Sergeant Cottier reverted to Private in England, training eight weeks at Bramshott Camp when he developed Pleurisy, and after Hospital treatment he was invalided home in August, 1917, on H.M.S. Hospital “Letitia” which was totally wrecked thirty miles from Halifax.

Sergeant Thomas E. Cottier was given his honorable discharge November 30th, 1917, being medically unfit for further military service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (08-08-1917), Victoria Ave. United Church - Roll of Honour
Height 5' 8''
Eye Colour Blue
Age 23
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace Peel, Isle of Man.
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Teller of Bank of Montreal, Chatham, Ontario.
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info March 28th, 1918, Chatham, Ontario.
When Enlisted February 23rd, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Merriam Cottier, Chatham, Ontario.

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