Ritchie, John William (John W. / J. William) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 3131334
Unit # 1st. Depot Battalion, Western Ontario Regiment, 18th Battalion
Resident Ridgetown
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Son of Abraham Ritchie of Ridgetown, ON. A single railroad section man, living in Ridgetown. MSA 756836. Attestation: 5/01/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR.

Private John W. Ritchie left London for overseas January 31st,1918, and after training at Bramshott and Witley Camps, proceeded to France drafted to the 18th Battalion. October 12th, 1918, he received wounds and was admitted to the 55th General Hospital, Boulogne, France and from there to England where he remained until April 1919 when he returned to Canada.

Discharged at London May 12th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8301 - 45
Height 6'1 1/2"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 22
Complexion Dark
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace 06/06/1895 at Ridgetown, ON.
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Michigan Central Railway
Average Earnings $ 70.00 per month
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted January 5th, 1918
Where Enlisted London, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- A. Ritchie, Ridgetown. Mother- Mrs. H. Ritchie.

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