Gunner William James Riseborough trained with the 63rd Battery at Petewawa and London, going overseas December 3rd, 1917. He was stationed at Witley Camp, Surrey, until proceeding to France April 2nd, 1918, when he was transferred to the 10th Battery, C.F.A. and later to the 19th Battery. He served with that unit till the end of the war when he was sent to England and then to Canada.

Discharged May 27th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	17
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Student
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 9th, 1917
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- George W. Riseborough, Blenheim. Mother- Mrs. G. Riseborough.

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