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Rank Private
Service # 880664, 1099739
Unit # 186th Battalion, 256th Railway Construction Battalion
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private John McFadden trained with the 186th Battalion until October 16th, 1916, when he was discharged as medically unfit. He re-enlisted February 6th, 1917, with the 256th Railway Construction Battalion going overseas with this unit, but after five weeks in France he was returned to England, thence to Canada in December 1917, being unfit for service and also over age. #1099739

Private John McFadden received his honorable discharge January 22nd, 1918, due to over age.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (14-02-1917), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010 (22-01-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (06-03-1917)
Height 5'3"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 45
Complexion Dark
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Below Montreal, Quebec
Religion Methodist
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info December 9th, 1901, Thedford, Ontario.
When Enlisted April 11th, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 28.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Annie McFadden, Chatham. Children- John McFadden, Lily McFadden, Geneva McFadden, Ray McFadden,Reba McFadden.

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