Lacount, John James (J. J.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880760
Unit # 186th Battalion, No.1 Special Service Company
Resident Bothwell
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

For a time John served in the Machine Gun Section of the 186thBn. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5290 – 42, Item: 508797, PDF: – B5290-SO42.Present address: Coatsworth, ON. Born at Bothwell, ON. Next of Kin: Mrs. (Castesty Ethel Mary ) John Lacount. Address: R.R. Wheatley, ON. (wife) A fisherman. (married). Vaccinated. Declaration: 19/04/19 – 186th Bn. at Chatham, ON. They had four children:- George James – 7yrs., David Eugene 5yrs., Adeline 2yrs. and Frederick William 8 mos. His father was dead. His mother Mrs. Alex Edwards – Coatsworth, ON.  

Apparent Age: 27 yrs. 1 mth., Height: 5’ 6”, Girth: 34 ½” , Weight: 140#, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Dark Brown. Medical Exam: “Fit” 22-1916at Chatham, ON. Transferred to “ Special Service Co. // HQ. 297-1-31 D./22/O1/17 By Auth: 1b 30-L-143 d. /qo/12/17. Hrth effect 14/12/17. Last Pay: $40.40 – Account 13/12/17 at London, ON. 

“Defective knee joint (right) Examined by Medical Board – Category “g” 111- 31 DAYS – $ 55.00. Transferred to No.1 Special Service 14/12/17 at London, ON.

14/12/17 – 186th Bn. 19/04/16 – 21/03/17, S.S. unit 21/03/17 to 7/12/17 – “This soldier complained of pain in Right knee joint proper which is practically Conatant but is aggravated by marching or drilling. He can only march about three miles when knee become painful and he has to fall out. Otherwise he is Fit, Heart, Lungs and other organs normal.” 

Pte. John J. Lacount was transferred from the 186th Battalion to the No.1 Special Service Company, serving as Cook for the Officers’ mess. He was discharged in December.

Pte. John J. Lacount received his honorable discharge December 14th, 1917, being unfit for military service due to a defective leg.

His injury a result of a fall prior to enlistment.

It was determined that he be placed in some unit in Category “C” 111- Approved 8/12/17.         

 (LAC) 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

INFORMATION FROM BOOKS OF REMEMBRANCE

Sources RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5290 – 42, Item Number: 508797 (LAC).
Height 5'6"
Weight 140 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Hazel
Age 27 yrs. 1 mth.
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace Bothwell, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Fisherman
Average Earnings $ 35.00 per month
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info June 24th, 1908, Wheatley, Ontario
When Enlisted May 6th, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 23.50 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Calista E.M. Lacount, Coatsworth. Children- John James Lacount, Darrell Eugene Lacount, Alma Adelaine Lacount, Frederick William Lacount and Myrtle Edna Lacount.

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