Smith, Orval Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880531
Resident Orford Twsp.
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Private Orval Smith trained with the 186th. Battalion in Canada, and left for overseas March 26th, 1917. He was stationed at Bramshott Camp until August 25th, 1917, when he proceeded to France to the 18th. Battalion. At Passchendaele, November 10th, 1917, he was taken prisoner by the Germans and retained until after the Armistice was signed. He was returned to England December 10th, 1918.

Private Orval Smith received his discharge February 27th, 1919, due to demobilisation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (14-03-1918)
Height 5' 7 1/2''
Eye Colour Brown
Age 22
Complexion Dark
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Orford County
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Michigan Central Railway
Average Earnings $50.00 per month
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted March 14th, 1916
Where Enlisted Muirkirk, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Thomas Whitesell, Highgate

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