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Rank Private
Service # 3314041
Unit # 2nd Depot Battalion, C.O.R., 8th Reserve Battalion, 78th Battalion
Resident Chatham
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Private John Justin Reid went overseas in February 1918, training with the 8th Reserve Battalion at Witley Camp until September 1918, when he crossed to France drafted to the 78th Battalion. He was gassed September 30th, 1918, Receiving treatment at High Barnet Hospital, London, N, England.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (09-10-1918), Chatham Daily News (25-03-1919)
Height 5'10"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 20
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Chatham Township
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Lane Jewelery Store, Welland, Ontario.
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted January 3rd, 1918
Where Enlisted Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Next of Kin Father- Alfred Reid, Chatham. Mother- Mrs. Mabel L. Reid.

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