| Rank | L/Cpl. |
| Service # | 491048 |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 491048. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5195 – 37. ITEM: 501020, PDF:- B5195-SO37. (U of T- Training Co.) Date of Birth: 03/04/1882 at Oshawa, ON. Son of Hilda Kirby of Oshawa. Luther, a single chemist was living in Toronto at 355 Huron St. Toronto, ON. Born at Oshawa, ON. – Next of Kin: Hilda Kirby – Box 390 – Oshawa, ON. (mother) – a Chemist (single) – No previous Military training. 19/06/17 at Toronto, ON. Canada – 19/06/17, when he enlisted. He had been on the teaching staff of the Chatham Collegiate Institute in Chatham, ON. Attestation: 19/06/1917 at Toronto, ON to University of Toronto Co.
Apparent Age: 35 yrs. 2 mths., Height: 5’ 8”, Girth: 31”. Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown – Hearing – OK. Nose and throat:- OK. Each Eye: D. 20/20
19/06/1917 at Toronto, ON. Canada – Toronto – MOBILIZATION Centre. – Luther Henry KIRBY – 22/06/1917. “MOLE on Stomach – Scar right Middle finger” “Declared ‘FIT’ – by Medical Board – at Toronto – Mobilization Centre.
Afa: Found on Chatham Collegiate Institute Roll of Honour, Chatham, ON. found at C-K Museum, Chatham, ON. Reported Deceased: 12/08/1950 – 20 June, 1917 t0 1918 – L/Cpl. 27/09/17 – General Debility
Whitley – Mil. 13/02/19 (20/043/19) – Assigned $20.00 – 29/03/19 – Mother (Widow) – SOS 29/03/19. p.h. Flu – 19 Dec. – Two weeks – U OF Toronto 28/03/19 – 2nd Dist. CGR – “Medically unfit for Service R.O. # 1420 – Toronto 29/03/19 – Pt. 2 D.C.-87. “Declared – Fit by Medical – Toronto – Mobilization. Whitby Mil. Hospital – 18/03/19189 – Influenza. – University of Toronto – Training Corp – 19/06/17 – to March 29/1919 – at Toronto, ON. – 29/03/1919 – Mil. Dist. #2 – 36 yrs. – Weight: 128#, Chemist – School Teacher.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | CCI-RH, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5195 – 37 |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Weight | 128 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 35 yrs. 2 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 03/04/1882 at Oshawa, ON. |
| Next of Kin | Hilda Kirby - Box 390 - Oshawa, ON. (mother) |
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