Private Joiner served with the Imperial Yeomen in the South African War, and trained six years with the 24th Kent Regiment, Chatham, Ontario.

He went overseas with the 1st Canadian Contingent in Sept. 1914, proceeding to France, Feb. 5, 1915, with the 1st Canadian Battalion.

He served through all engagements until June 15, 1915 when he was killed in action.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (21-05-1915), Chatham Daily Planet (02-07-1915), Chatham Daily Planet (28-06-1915), Chatham Daily Planet (29-06-1915), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes

Height	5'4"
Eye Colour	blue
Age	40
Complexion	fair
Hair	gray
Race	white
Birthplace	Leicester, England
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	William Gray-Sons-Campbell Company, Chatham
Average Earnings	2/day
Marital Status	married
When Enlisted	Aug 1914
Where Enlisted	Chatham Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife: Mrs. Alice Joiner , Port Hope

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