Regimental number: 2688679 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4459 – 31, Item:-465306, PDF:- B4459 – SO31. Present address: 204 Grace St., Flint, Mishigan, USA. Born at Almagh, Ireland. Date of Birth 05/09/1897 at Almagh, Ireland. N of K:- Mrs. Hilda Holmes and her Husband of Hildaguard of 22 Grand Ave. West, Chatham, ON. (Married) A chauffeur. Attestation: 27/08/1918, Vaccination – Yes. Had Navel Service 27/08/18, at Detroit, Michigan to C.A.S.C.

Apparent Age: 20 yrs. 7 mths., Height: 5’ 9 ¾”,  Girth: 36”, Weight: 145#, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown (A2), Vaccination – Yes. Right Arm. 20/23 L. 20/20 yes. Hearing: G&L – “Fit” 7/08/18. From Detroit, Michigan – USA. 10/09/18. O.C. – Ottawa, ON. – Gen. Demobilization, Ottawa: Overseas 27/08/18 – Assignment of Pay – to Hilda G. Holmes – 27/08/18 – 12/09/18 – at Ottawa Overseas. 

Private Hugh Holmes trained until October 9th, 1918, at Petawawa Camp, then transferred to Ottawa where he was stationed until his discharge.

Petawawa – 20/09/18 at Ottawa – 6/12/1918 – Disc. under R. O. 1328 – 18/11/18 – “2 Vaccination Marks – a Mole on his right fore arm, Watt – Abdomen – left varricoae.  6/12/18 –  Ottawa. – 5/12/18 – CASC – DETACHMENT- C.A.S.C. – DISEMBARKED – Routine Order 1328 (18/11/18) Age: 21 years 1/12/18 at Ottawa, Can, – 6/12/18 – Military District #3 CASC – On Back of Discharge 

Private Hugh Holmes received his discharge December 6th, 1918 due to demobilization.

LAST PAY:- $72.60 – $6.00/ month increased -S.A. $15.00 – 6/12/18 – Discharge under R.O.1328 OF 18/11/18 (6/12/18) – AT Ottawa, ON. 6/12/18.         

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (03-10-1917), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4459 - 31

Height	5'9 3/4"
Weight	145 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	20 yrs. 7 mths.
Complexion	Medium
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	05/09/1897 at Almagh, Ireland.
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	William Coltart & Sons, Chatham, Ontario
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	November 28th, 1917, Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	August 28th, 1918
Where Enlisted	Ottawa, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Hilda Holmes, Chatham

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