| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 491202 |
| Unit # | London Militia - 3 yrs., 33rd Bn. |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 491202 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2877 – 53, ITEM: 377312, PDF:- B2877-5053. Country of birth: Ireland. Date of Birth 20/03/1880 in Ireland. N of K: Mary Elliott of Wapping, No. 4. Uperne Rd. Chelsea, London, England. A labourer living in Chatham, ON. Member of 24th Kent Regt. (3 years) also London Militia (3 years). Attestation: 13/01/1915 at Chatham, ON. to 33rd Bn.
Apparent Age: 34 yrs. 9 mths., Height: 5’ 6 ½”, Girth: 36”, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Brown, Weight: 130#. Medical Exam: “fit”13/01/15 at Chatham, ON. 33rd O/S. Batt. 15/10/16. Listed as MEDICALY UNFIT. 13/02/17 – ARTHRITIS
Moll Road Infirmary 27/10/16 – 4/01/17 “Loose Cartilage W. G. HOSPITAL – “Pain and pullness in both Knees can only walk easily, Massage & Cooking in both knees – Arthritis in both knees – due to Service 2/5 in capacity for 90% – 6 mos. further treatment. Cheques of $2.00/mth. To Nov. 1917 of 168 Colborne St. Chatham, ON. “Medically Unfit 29/12/17 – London, ON.11619 – $64.00 to 6 Hyslop St. Chatham, ON. – Sarah Elliott (wife)
Service with 33rd Bn. 13/01/15 – 6/06/16 – transferred 6/06/16 to the Bn. 28/04/16
On ‘Active Service” – Debarked, Canada 17/03/16 – Arv. in England 26/03/16. Arv. at England: S.S. Lapier 25/05/16 with 33rd Bn. Trans to 2nd Bn. – FRANCE. – 31/10/16 with NO.4, Gen. Hosp. – Camiers 22/10/16 – Liverpool 1 Western Gen. Hosp. – 9/04/17 Embarked to Canada for discharge. Convalescent at London: – Date of Service 25/05/16
Date of Discharge: 30/11/19 – Scars of operation on right knee: – MEDICALLY UNFIT for Military service 4/12/17. Likely permanent after Hospitals in France, England and London, ON. DISCHARGE approved 30/10/17. “There is evidently no rheumatic disthesis and of the knees. Will probably be progressive if he continues with the Military Service.
Wife’s address – 8 Clegg St., Wapping, London, England – marriage at St. Patrick’s Church – Wapping, London, England. William contributed to his wife since their marriage. Last of Sara Ellicott 125 King St., East, Chatham, ON. 20/04/18.
Centennial Chatham 1895-1995. CDP30/04/1917 wounded at the Somme.
Private William B. Elliott trained for sixteen months in London, and three months in Quebec prior to going overseas March 17th, 1916. He crossed to France May 25th, 1916, and after five months service in trenches met with an accident, returning to England October 27th, 1916. He was admitted to Hospital, twelve weeks later going to Epsom Convalescent Hospital, and nine weeks later to Buxton. He was invalided to Canada in May 1917.
Private William B. Elliott received his discharge November 30th, 1917, being medically unfit for further military service caused by the accident.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (30-04-1917), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2877 - 53, Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes, LAC Search |
| Height | 5' 6 1/2'' |
| Weight | 130 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 34 yrs. 9 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | 20/03/1880 in Ireland |
| Religion | Anglican |
| Last Place of Employment | C. H. Colby, Marble Works, Chatham, Ontario |
| Average Earnings | $15.00 per week |
| Marital Status | Married |
| When Enlisted | January 13th, 1915 |
| Where Enlisted | Chatham, Ontario |
| Next of Kin | Wife- Mrs. Sarah Elliott, England/Mary Elliott of Wapping, London, England. |
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