Private John Henry Heath was promoted to Sergeant while training with the 186th, in Canada, going overseas in March 1917. After training at Bramshott he proceeded to France August 22nd, 1917, reverting to Private, and transferring to the 18th Battalion. At Passchendaele November 9th, 1917, he received a gunshot wound to the eye and was gassed, and admitted to Hospital in France. About January 1st, 1918, he was sent to Training School in France.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (10-09-1918), NR-MB60 (22-03-1916), NR-MB60 (22-05-1916)

Height	5'4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	29
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Kings-Norton, England
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	William Gray-Sons Campbell Company, Chatham .
Average Earnings	$10.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	September 14th, 1914, Pembroke
When Enlisted	February 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 13.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Jessie Heath, Chatham. Daughter- Ethel Mary Heath

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