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Rank Private
Service # 213946
Unit # 99th Bn., 35th Bn.
Resident Tilbury

Regimental number: 213946 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4161 – 48, ITEM: 450327, PDF:- B4161-S048.  Date of Birth 09/03/1897 at Norfolk, Scotland. Debury.  Son of Mrs. Florence (Robert) Rudling of Wumound, Norfolk, Scotland, a brother of George [2458321]. A (single)  farmer living at Tilbury, ON. Attestation: 9/02/1916 at Tilbury, ON to 99th Bn.

Apparent Age: 18 yrs., Height: 5’ 6”, Girth: 30″, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark, – “Fit” 11/02/16. Tilbury , ON to 99th Batt. 12/02/16 MEDICALLY UNFIT. 

Date of Service: 8/06/16 – 99TH BN. – England. R.R. – Tilbury, Kent Co. ON. 29/09/16 to Feb. to May.

Sailed 31/05/16 for Canada: 9/08/16 for Rheumatism”- O/S. 31/05/16 – Sailed on the S.S. Olympic – 31/05/16 from Halifax – Myalgia to Hosp. 12. – 35th Bn. – Sept. 6/1916 – to 35th Bn. – Rheumatism  24/07/16 – (s reported underage and has several attacks and Discharged for Boast – Unfit 

Statement on Discharge: 35th Bn. – Bath – 4/08/16.

Discharge in Canada – Admitted to Hospital 20/07/16 – Myalgia – swelling of Lower Joints from the age of ten years – His left ankle is red  – and swollen and tender. Left Ankle is ‘Red’ and swollen and tender – Back and hips are sore – UNFIT and Discharged – With Board Papers. – Age: 16 yrs. 220 days – Weight: 115# , Girth: 30” – Tilbury. – At Moore Barracks Hospital – 20/07/16. UNDER AGE – 22/07/16 – PERMANENTLY UNFIT .  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4161 - 48
Height 5'6"
Weight 115 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 18 yrs.
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark
Birthplace 09/03/1897 at Norfolk, Scotland.

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