Pte. J. Wesley Kinnaird went overseas in November 1916, proceeding to France in December 1916, transferring to the 32nd Royal Engineers. He was in the line from Albert to St. Eloi, and was promoted to Corporal, but contracted trench fever in March and was transferred to Scotland for treatment, returning to Canada in September 1917.

Corporal J. Wesley Kinnaird received his honorable discharge March 11th, 1918, and later took a position with the Dominion Police, being stationed at Iroquois Falls as Assistant Inspector for this section of Ontario.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (02-10-1917), Blenheim News Tribune (19-07-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (10-03-1918), Blenheim Freedom Library

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	Gray
Age	42
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Blenheim, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Farmer
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	August 8th, 1900, Blenheim, Ontario
When Enlisted	February 22nd, 1916
Where Enlisted	Toronto, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wifee- Mrs. Jennie Kinnaird, Blenheim. Son- Frank Kinnaird, Gregg Kinnaird.

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