Thomas, James Wilfred (W. J.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880457
Unit # FOR
Resident Wallaceburg
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Private James Wilfred Thomas deserted from the 186th. Battalion but was reinstated with a Forestry Draft in Ottawa going overseas about the first of December 1917. After training at Shorncliffe he crossed to France March 12th, 1918, attached to the 44th. Forestry Battalion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002
Height 5' 6''
Eye Colour Blue
Age 18
Complexion Fair
Hair Auburn
Race White
Birthplace Sombra, Ontario
Religion Catholic
Last Place of Employment Wallaceburg Glass Factory
Average Earnings $2.50 per day
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info May 25th, 1917, Northville, Michigan
When Enlisted March 10th, 1916
Where Enlisted Wallaceburg, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $5.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Myria Thomas, Chatham, Mother- Mrs. Emma Thomas, Wallaceburg

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