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Rank Private
Service # 2627350
Unit # CE
Resident Ridgetown

Regimental number: 2627350 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5747 – 1, Item: 537412, PDF:- B5747-SOO1. Date of Birth 09/01/1899 at Yonge Twsp. Leeds Co. ON. Present Address: Ridgetown, ON. Son of Herbert Louch of  179 West St, Chatham, ON (father) a single farmer living at Ridgetown, ON. Vaccination – Yes. No previous Military experience.  Attestation: 31/05/1918 at London, ON to CE. 

Apparent Age: 19 yrs. 5 mths., Height: 5’ 10”, Girth: 36”, Complexion: Ruddy, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light, Vision: (Rt.) – 120/20 (Lt) 20/20. Hearing: R & L 21/21. (FIT) 31/05/1918  at London, ON. 3/12/18 – Vision (B2) – Vac. Scar external surface of right leg below knee. “Vision of right eye less than 200. This condition existed prior to enlistment and has not been aggravated by service.  At Hamilton, ON. 3/12/19.

4/12/18 – “I the undersigned George Albert LOUGH – have heard the description of my disability and present condition, and am satisfied with it.”  

1/06/18 – JUNE PAY – SOS – Demility: RY. Construction 14/06/18 – 6/12/18. 

Discharge: 6/12/18: Signed at: Hamilton, ON., Canada. 6/12/18 –  R.O. 1328 – CDN. Railway Troop Depot.  Farmer. LAST PAY: – $82.23 – 31/05/18 – 6/12/18 AT Hamilton, ON. 17/12/19 – Disc. Date: – 6/12/18.   

 Found at pg. 153 of “As The Story Is Told” Morpeth historical book.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5747 - 1, pg. 153 of “As The Story Is Told” Morpeth historical book.
Height 5'10"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 19 yrs. 5 mths.
Complexion Ruddy
Hair Light
Birthplace 09/01/1899 at Yonge Twsp. Leeds Co. ON.

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