Private Harry H.H. Holmes transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion in March 1916, and April 27th, 1916, to the 4th Canadian Pioneers, with which unit he went to England September 13th, 1916. In February he was admitted to Hospital in Hastings suffering from Bronchitis and while ill his unit crossed to France. He proceeded to France with a Y.M.C.A. draft May 28th, and was put on Base duty, being unfit for active duty.

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Height	6'1"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	25
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Bath, England
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Farmer in Chatham Township
Average Earnings	$ 35.00 per month
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	April 10th, 1912, River Road, Chatham Township
When Enlisted	January 17th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 13.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Irene Holmes, Chatham. Daughter- Margaret Irene Holmes

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