Private William Hoskins served seven years with the Imperial Army, in England.

Private William Hoskins went overseas with the 99th Battalion May 31st, 1916, and was stationed at Sandling for nine months in the Officers’ mess when he was moved to Bramshott, serving as Corporal in his former capacity. He returned to Canada October 10th 1918 and was sent to hospital.

Discharged at London March 28th, 1919 Medically unfit for further service.

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Height	5'5"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	45
Complexion	Ruddy
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Guildford, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Michigan Central Railway
Average Earnings	$ 2.50 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	February 11th, 1894, Folkestone, England
When Enlisted	January 11th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Tilbury, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 30.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Jessie Hoskins, Tilbury. Children- Corporal Alfred Hoskins,33rd Bn., Sig. Cecil Hoskins, 186th Bn., Bugler Clifford Hoskins, 99th Bn. Jessie, Leonard, Herbert, Marjorie and Ronald Hoskins. Ced

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