Green, William Lyell Photo
Rank Gunner
Service # 1042507
Unit # No. 3 section, D.A.C. Canadian Field Artillery
Resident Chatham Township
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Gunner William L. Green embarked for England April 23rd, 1917, and was stationed at Shorncliffe, with the 8th Reserve Battalion until August 5th, 1917, when he was admitted to Moore Barracks Hospital, Shorncliffe, and transferred to Hospital at Liverpool, November 30th, leaving for Canada December 31st, 1917.

Gunner William L. Green was discharged at London, Ontario, February 5th, 1918, being found medically unfit for Military service,due to sickness contracted on active service. He received a pension for six months, and was employed by the Dowsley Spring and Axle Company, after discharge.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE
Height 5'8"
Eye Colour Gray
Age 17
Complexion Fair
Hair Fair
Race White
Birthplace Appledore, Ontario
Religion Latter Day Saint
Last Place of Employment Farming in Chatham Township, near Eberts
Average Earnings $ 3.00 per day
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted December 4th, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Frank A. Green, Cameron, Mo., U.S.A.

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