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Rank Private
Service # 880240, 189689
Unit # 186th Battalion
Resident Big Point
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Married to Louisa, they lived at 55 Thames St., Chatham, ON., he worked as a farmer. Attestation: 21/12/1915 at St. Thomas, ON. to 91st Bn.

Private Joseph Richie trained a short time with the 186th Battalion when he was turned down as unfit for active service.

Private Joseph Richie received his discharge March 17th, 1916, being medically unfit for military service.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8258 - 41
Height 5'4"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 44
Complexion Dark
Hair Fair
Race White
Birthplace 08/07/1871 at Big Point, Dover Twsp., Kent Co. ON.
Religion Catholic
Last Place of Employment Laborer
Average Earnings $ 2.50 per day
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info February 4th, 1893, Raleigh Twp Church.
When Enlisted December 21st, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 5.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Louise Richie, Wallaceburg.

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