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Rank Private
Service # 2010540
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 2010540. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9523 – 9, Item: 271129,PDF:-B9523-S009. Date of Birth: 21/08/1898 at Chatham, ON. Son of Joseph Taylor of 153 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. A single auto mechanic living at his father’s  home. Vaccinated. Attestation: 29/05/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR.  He had no prior Military training.

Apparent Age: 19 yrs. 9 mths., Height: 5’ 4 ½”, Girth: 36”, Weight: 121#, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. Vision: 20/20; Hearing R&L – NORMAL. Medical 29/05/18 at London, ON. 4/06/18 

Engineer’s Training 7/06/18 at Brockville. 12/06/18 admitted 12/06/18. – 19/06/18 – 19/06 

Engine Train Depot – Enlisted at Toronto, ON. Single. Nof K: Mrs. Josephine Taylor, 153 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. (mother). SOS: 29/01/19 – Demob: 1357. Field Co. – Cdn Engineers –  28 May,1918 – 7 Jun.18 on draft. 7/06/18 – June pay-list. Att. at London, ON. 29/05/1918.

Base: Brockville re: VDG, Base 9/07/18  – Barriefield, Kingston. 24/07/18 and 27/05/18 VDG. “Venereal Disease – Case Sheet – GONORRHOES – Chronic – Admitted 24/07/18 Disc, 27/08/18.

Two attacks 1916 and at Detroit, Michigan Aug. 1917:- Was admitted to this hospital from St. Vincent de Paul – Hospital, Brockville where he received four weeks of treatment. On admission had slight pus discharge in mornings only whish cleared up on 22 Aug. No burning on urination – no pain. Smears show no pus nor Gonococci. [ 15 Aug. to 23 Aug ] 24/07/18 

“Cured according to Bacteriological test:- Detroit, Michigan. 9/07/18 Date of Discharge: Admitted to Hospital: – Suffering pain and burning on urination / urethral discharge of a creamy purulent – Symptoms improved under treatment. – Transfer to Venereal Hospital – Kingston, ON.  19/06/18 – Gonorrhea, “ rapidly cleared under treatment 

Discharge Cort. CE. 29/05/18 – Demobilization R.O.1328. 29/01/19 at Kingston – Gonorrhea 23/07/18 – 27/08/18 

Ernest – “Indefinite leave without pay $107.00 day pay and allowance.”

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9523 – 9, LAC Search
Height 5'4 1/2"
Weight 121 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 19 yrs. 9 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace 21/08/1898 at Chatham, ON.
Next of Kin Mrs. Josephine Taylor, 153 Langlouis Ave., Windsor, ON. (mother)

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