| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880071 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Wallaceburg |
Regimental number: 880071. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4864 – 50, Item: 334696, PDF:- B4864-SO50. Date of Birth: 11/05/1886 at Wallaceburg, ON. Son of Whilimina Johnston (mother) (as written) of Wallaceburg. A single plasterer, by trade, Vaccinated – yes. No. Living in Wallaceburg. No previous Military service. Attestation: 21/02/1916 at Chatham, ON to 186th Bn.
Apparent Age: 29 yrs. 9 mths., Height: 6’ 1”, Girth: 46 ½”, Weight: 205#, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown. Medical Exam: “Fit” 22/02/16 at Wallaceburg, Kent Co. ON. Date: 23/02/16. DESERTER : Original to Officer Commanding – 24/06/16 – (88007) “ – 24/06/26 – “Not Stated”.
1916 Feb. 29/02/16 – ‘”Deserter from 24/05/16 – 7/05/16 . 5/05/16 – 186Th – 2/05/16 – 27/05/16 SOS – Deserter. – “Amended to read declared by C OF D HELD 24/05/16, TO BE Illegal – Absent from 2/05/16 – is S.O.S a Deserter – 23/02/16 at Chatham, ON. 186th OS. Bn. 23/02/16
“Pardoned under General Amnesty. – 20/12/1919. (ILO – 24/05/16 at Chatham.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4864 - 50, LAC Search |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 205 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 29 yrs. 9 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 11/05/1886 at Wallaceburg, ON. |
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