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Rank Private
Service # 880481
Unit # 186th Bn.
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 880481. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3596 – 35, Item: 416626, PDF:- B3596-SO35. Date of Birth: 07/08/1887 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Married to Lillian Goddard, Present address – they lived at 159 Harvey St., Chatham, ON where he was a “Smith” in a carriage works (Gray’s ?). Member, 24th Kent Regt. Attestation: 14/03/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. Vaccinated – Yes. Understand engagement. Charles H. Goddard 11/03/1916 at Chatham, ON. 14/03/16. 

Apparent Age: 28 yrs. 8 mths., Height: 5’4” , Girth: 35 ½”, Weight: 135#, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. A mole on left shoulder “Just above sternum.” Fit.” 12/03/1916. 14/03/1916 

“SPECIAL CASE” – 880481- 1916:- 14/16/1916 – to 17/03/17 – Unit Sailed: 28/03/17 – Disc. 17/03/17 $8.00 refunded.

Last Pay: Kit Charges: $ 1.49. Payment on transfer – No. 3787 – Balance to be paid $38.70 – Pay for Month of March – Assigned: Lillian Goddard. 11/03/16 – Spec. case: 1-D 87-37-6 of 15/03/17 – 17/03/17 at Chatham, On.

880481 – Goddard Charles Henry – Born – Sheffield, England – Lillian Maud of 159 Harvey St. Chatham. No children. (father) George Henry Goddard and mother Maria Cryer.  Brother to John (Jack) Goddard, Emily Goddard Carey, Albert Goddard, all of Chatham,  ON. Several nieces and nephews. – Independent Order of Foresters – 27/09/16. Chatham 28/02/17 Board – Authority 87-37-6 (15/03/17) – Authority: birth date. 87-37-6 of 15/03/17 – Chatham, ON. 17/03/17 – 186th Bn.   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3596 - 35,  LAC, Information courtesy of D. Miller, niece
Height 5'4"
Weight 135 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 28 yrs. 8 mths.
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Birthplace 07/08/1887 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.

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