Private Robert M. Thom was transferred from the 91st. to the 186th. Battalion, and while training in Canada was promoted to Provo. Sergeant. He left for overseas March 26th, 1917, and, after continued training at Bramshott, crossed to France drafted to the 18th. Battalion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (22-08-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (28-08-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (28-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919), St. Andrews United Church - Roll of Honour - Chatham, NR-MB60 (10-06-1916)

Height	5' 7''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	33
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Red
Race	White
Birthplace	Maddiston, Scotland
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	W. Draper, Contractor, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	$15.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	June 5th, 1908, Muiravonside Manse, Stirlingshire, Scotland
When Enlisted	December 26th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$20.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Isabella Thom, Chatham, Children- Margaret M. Thom, James Thom, Isabella Thom

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