Private Robert Smith served as cook with the 186th. Battalion going overseas March 26th, 1917. upon recovery from an accident at Bramshott he served as cook until April 1918 when he crossed to France transferring to the 18th. Battalion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (29-05-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990

Height	5' 7''
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	23
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark
Race	White
Birthplace	Harwich Township
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Threshing at different farms
Average Earnings	$4.00 per day
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	October 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Lived with Mrs. Summerfield, R. R. #1, Blenheim, Mrs. Jack McDonald, Pontiac, Brother- Private Henry Smith, Thomas Smith

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