Hall, William Wilson Photo
Rank Private, Corporal
Service # 189724
Unit # 91st Battalion, 186th Battalion, 18th Battalion
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Wallaceburg
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private William Wilson Hall transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion, embarking for England with this unit in March 1917, After training at Bramshott he crossed to France August 16th, 1917, he transferred to the 18th Battalion.  He received promotion to Corporal after the first engagement. April 3rd, 1918, he suffered from gunshot wound to the face and was admitted to Hospital at Etaples, France.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (16-04-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-01-1919), No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002
Height 5'3"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 21
Complexion Fair
Hair Blonde
Race White
Birthplace Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Wallaceburg, Ontario
Average Earnings $ 7.50 per week
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted December 28th, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Elenor Joiner, Wallaceburg

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