Private Donald L. Richardson enlisted in the Stretcher Bearer Section of the 186th Battalion, leaving for overseas March 26th, 1917. He trained with the 4th Reserve Battalion, Bramshott, until May 1917, when he proceeded to France, serving with the 10th Battalion, C.R.T. In November 1917 he was gassed, returning to his unit after five and a half weeks hospital treatment. He was promoted to Corporal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (09-02-1918), Chatham Daily News (08-04-1919)

Height	5'7"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	20
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	American Pad and Textile Company, Chatham
Average Earnings	$ 2.50 per day
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 6th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 10.00 per month
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Beatrice Richardson, Chatham. Sister- Jeanne Richardson.

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