Private Meehan served in the South African War.

He went overseas with the 1st. Canadian Contingent Sept. 29, 1914, proceeding to France with the 1st battalion Feb. 18, 1915.

He received wound in the right arm Apr. 16, and after three weeks hospital treatment returned to this unit.

He was killed in action June 15, 1915.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (19-03-1915), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes

Height	5'8"
Eye Colour	brown
Age	40
Complexion	dark
Hair	grey
Race	white
Birthplace	Ireland
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	Dowsley Spring & Axel Company, Chatham ON
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Aug. 1914
Where Enlisted	Chatham ON

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