Gunner James A. McLaren was a member of the Cadet company of Ridgetown Collegiate Institute for two terms.

Gunner James A. McLaren began training with the 63rd Battery June 19th, 1916, at London and Petawawa arriving in England November 4th, 1916. He was stationed at Shorncliffe and Salisbury Plains, proceeding to France March 21st, 1917, attached to the 30th Battery, 8th Brigade of the Canadian Field Artillery.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (03-03-1919)

Height	6'
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	18
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Orford Township, Kent County.
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Student at London Normal School
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 18th, 1916
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Archibald McLaren, Highgate. Mother- Mrs. Mary McLaren.

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