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Rank Private
Service # 880528, 4001536
Unit # 1st
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 4001536. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2420 – 17. Date of Birth: 16/10/1884 at Richmond Twsp., Lennox Co., ON. Son of Charlotte Deline of 186 Murray St., Chatham, ON., brother of Jesse E. 189555, and sisters Elizabeth and Margaret. Single farmer living at his mother’s home. MSA Defaulter. Attestation: 25/05/1918 at London, ON. to 1stDepot Battalion.. Next of Kin: Mrs. Charlotte Devine Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2420-17, Item 348318, PDF- B2420-S)17.

Prior to his enlistment he served in the 26th Regt.

 

Medical exam after his enlistment: tattoo of woman on his left forearm. Blind in left eye, “Left eye artificial lost eye by being cut with a stick 20 years ago.” No disability due to service.   

Jacob was discharged at London, ON. 30/01/19 from 1st Cdn. Garrison Battalion.

Jacob passed away 8 November, 1957.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, NR-MB60 (20-03-1916), NR-MB60 (21-03-1917), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2420 – 17, LAC search
Birthplace 16/10/1884 at Richmond Twsp., Lennox Co., ON.

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