Private Cecil Hyslop transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion, and was promoted to Sergeant, leaving Chatham for overseas March 22, 1917. He trained at Bramshott util the first draft was ready for France, when he reverted to Private, going over in June,1917. At Passchendaele, Pte. Hyslop suffered from a sprained back, and also from trench feet, being admitted to Hospital November 15th, 1917, and later sent to Queen Mary Military Hospital, Whalley, Lancashire, England. He was transferred to the convalescent hospital at Epsom in the early part of 1918 ,from there he went to Witley Camp where he remained until he returned to Canada.

Discharged at London July 11th 1919 due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (23-02-1917)

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	23
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Baptist
Last Place of Employment	Grand Trunk Railway Office, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 45.00 per month
Marital Status	SingleDec 13th,, 1915
When Enlisted	December 13th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Clara Hyslop, Chatham. Brother- James Ernest Hyslop, Windsor. Sister- Mrs. Duncan McIntyre, Chatham

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