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Rank Private
Service # 880709
Unit # 186th
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 880709. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3391 – 11, Item: 406947, PDF:- B3391-SO91. Date of Birth: 17/10/1874 of Stephen, Twsp. Huron Co., ON. Married to Maggie, they lived at 82 Duke St., Chatham, ON.  where he worked as a labourer.  Attestation: 22/04/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. ( marked with ‘X’).

They had the following children: Norma 12 yrs. Retta 10 yrs. Harold, 8 yrs. Harvey 5 yrs. and Eva 14 yrs. His father had died. Mother: Priscilla Gamble (Widow) 27/09/16.   

Apparent Age: 42 years, Height: 5’ 8 ½ “, Girth, 40”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Grey/Blue, Hair: Black, Weight: 215 #. Medically “Fit” 16/04/16 

DESERTER:- For 186th Bn. CEF., 22/04/16 – 30/10/16 Deserter (The 186th sailed 28/03/17.

12/10/16 Peter was Declared a Deserter – “Struck off as a deserter from 12/10/16 by court of inquiry held 12/10/16. Kit Deficiency – for $36.22. Proceeding on Deserter 12/10/16 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3391 - 11, LAC Search
Height 5'8 1/2"
Weight 215 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue/Grey
Age 42 yrs
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Birthplace 17/10/1874 of Stephen, Twsp. Huron Co., ON.

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