Hyatt, Nelson William (N.W.) Photo
Rank Private, Signaller
Service # 880510
Unit # 186th Battalion, 18th Battalion
Resident Wheatley
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Private Nelson W. Hyatt trained with 186th Battalion and while in Chatham took a bomber’s course. He embarked for England March 26th, 1917, and trained as a Signaller at Bramshott, proceeding to France February 27th, 1918, attached to the 18th Battalion. He was wounded August 8th, 1918 and was sent to hospital in England. Left England January 1919.

Discharged at London February 15th, 1919. Medically unfit for further service due to wounds received on active service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (20-08-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (04-03-1919)
Height 5'8"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 21
Complexion Fair
Hair Fair
Race White
Birthplace Wheatley, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Farmer at Home
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted March 15th, 1916
Where Enlisted Wheatley, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- W.G. Hyatt, Wheatley, Mother- Mrs. W.G. Hyatt. Sisters- Selina, Josie, Elizabeth and Annie Hyatt. Brother- Vern Hyatt.

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