Sumner, John Photo
Rank Private
Service # 189835
Unit # 18th
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private John Sumner transferrred from the 91st. to the 186th. Battalion, going overseas March 26th, 1917. He crossed to France, attached to the 18th. Battalion.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (17-08-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (20-08-1918), Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (31-05-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes
Height 5' 6''1/2
Eye Colour Blue
Age 39
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace Formby, England
Religion Salvationist
Last Place of Employment Canadian Pacific Railway
Average Earnings $2.00 per day
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info November 3rd, 1906, Southport, England
When Enlisted January 1st, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $5.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Emily Sumner, Chatham

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