Private Clarence Smith went overseas with the 186th. Battalion March 28th, 1917, proceeding to France June 16th, 1917, transferring to the 18th.  Battalion. He suffered from blood poisoning  in the ankle and was admitted to Hospital in France, and later sent to the rest camp.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (22-01-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (16-09-1918), Chatham Daily News (22-04-1919), Chatham Daily News (25-04-1919), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010

Height	5' 5"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	28
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	John Erkwood
Average Earnings	$48.00 per month.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	September 28th, 1911, Sarnia, Ontario
When Enlisted	June 26th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$16.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Vera Smith, Chatham, Children- Katheline Smith, Irene Smith

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