| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 3140187 |
| Unit # | 1st, WOR |
| Resident | Orford Twsp. |
Regimental number: 3140187. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7214 – 14, Date of Birth: 31/12/1887 in Orford Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Item: 135643, PDF: B7214-SO14. Son of John McTavish of R. R. # 1 Muirkirk, Orford Twsp., Kent Co. ON. “DEFAULTER” A single farmer living on his father’s farm. App. 1/10/1918. No previous Military experience. MSA Defaulter. Attestation: 3/10/1918 – Category: D. At London, ON to 1st WOR.
Apparent Age: 30 yrs. 9 mths., Height: 5’4”, Girth: 34 ½”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. Vision: R & L – 30/20, Hearing : 21/21 at London, ON. – 1/10/18 (DEMOB) – West Ont. Regt: – Effective – 11/11/17 – AWL:- 4/10/18 – ‘Apprehended – Discharge: 19/01/19 – 20/01/19 – d/13/01/19 – DEMOB. – At London, ON. 1st Batt. 1/10/1918 – ‘Canada Only” – DEMOB: Can. Exp., Force – R.O.1820-1828 (30 Yrs. 9 mths.).
Age: 31 yrs., Height: 5’ 4”, 20/01/19 at London, ON. 20/01/1919 – I.D. d/13/01/19 “Has asthmialicol attack duration “Overion to enlistment not approved in service. Use in Canada – 17/01/1919.” LAST PAY:-20/01/19 – 19/1/19 to 20/01/19 – Pay for 10 days at $2.00 AR. 10.00 for Victory Bond. $5.00 – Transfer 14775 $66.10 – Kit Clear – Couron Bal. $35.58.
Date of Enlistment 1/10/18 – WOR DO. #19 – 10/02/1919 at London, ON. D:111. Discharge: Demob. W.E. 20/01/19 – AYTG: D/13/01/19 – Last Entry: Daily Ord. 19-d/19-1/19 – 20/01/19 at London – 20/01/1919.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7214 – 14, LAC Search |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 30 yrs. 9 mths. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 31/12/1887 in Orford Twsp., Kent Co., ON. |
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