| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 189971 |
| Unit # | WOR |
| Resident | Highgate |
Regimental number: 189971. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3950 – 18, Item: 435849, PDF:- 3950-SO18. Date of Birth: 27/05/1888 at Manchester, England. Married to Janet, they were living at Highgate, Kent Co., ON., where he worked as a labourer. Attestation: 10/02/1916 at St. Thomas, ON. to 91st Bn. LAC search.
Age: 27 yrs. 9 mos., Height: 5’ 2 ½’ , Girth: 36 ½” , Complexion: Fresh, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Weight: 140 #. Medical Exam. 10/02/16 at St. Thomas, ON. Member “Free Church lodge”, Camonbie, Scotland.
While at St. Thomas, ON. he came down with Rheumatic fever 6/03/16 to 14/03/16 he spent a total of 19 days for a full recovery. Embarked at Halifax 29/06/16 – HMT 2810/16 and disembarked at Liverpool 5/07/16 from the S.S. Olympic.
Unit 91st Bn. sailed 20/08/16. Last address of Mrs. J. Hall of Highgate, Kent Co., ON. Transferred to 36th Bn. to W .Sandling. TOS: Havre 21/08/16. 5/09/16 left for unit – FIELD 5/09/16. 9/09/16 unit in Field.
Richard was reported KIA 3/11/16.
HALL, RICHARD; Initials: R. Nationality: Canadian, Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment); Unit Text: 38th Bn. Age: 28. KIA, Date of Death: 03/11/1916; Service No: 189971. Additional information: Husband of Mrs. Janet Hall, of Colborne St., Strathway, Ontario.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL
The Military Will of Richard left his estate to his wife Janet Hall, Brokwoodles, Canobie, Dunfrieshire, Scotland. The War Service Gratuity for Mrs. Janet Hall of Highgate,Kent Co. ON. along with a Gratuity of $180.00 plus his pay was completed with the Marriage Certificate was produced in Canada.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3950 – 18, LAC |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 28. KIA, Date of Death: 03/11/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL. |
| Height | 5'2 1/2" |
| Weight | 140 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 27 yrs. 9 mths |
| Complexion | Fresh |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3950 – 18 |
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