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Rank Private
Service # 124103
Unit # 70th Battalion
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
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Private Shine was attached to the Machine Gun Section of the 70th battalion going overseas Apr. 21, 1916.

He was drafted to France June 16 to reinforce the 58th battalion, CEF Lewis Machine Gun Section.

While heading for the Somme, he was fatally wound in the trenches Sept. 18, 1916, being admitted to Rouen Hospital where he died of wounds Sept. 21, 1916.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (21-09-1916), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (22-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (23-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (11-10-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (27-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919)
Supplemental Information Father: Edward Shine, Chatham Mother: Mrs. Annie Shine
Height 5'9"
Eye Colour brown
Age 21
Complexion fresh
Hair brown
Race white
Birthplace Brighton, England
Religion Anglican
Marital Status single
When Enlisted Aug. 16, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, ON

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