| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 334506 |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Ridgetown |
Regimental number: 334506 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9868 – 64, Item: 620411, PDF:- B9868-SO64. Date of Birth 12/08/1898 Present Address – Ridgetown, at Adelaide, Middlesex. CO., ON. Son of William G. Underhay (father) of Ridgetown. A single bank clerk. Member 24th Kent Regt. 1 ½ yrs. Attestation: 24/05/1917 at London, ON.
Apparent Age: 18 yrs. 9 mths. Height: 5’ 8 ½”, Girth: 36”, Complexion: Sallow, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Light Brown: Eyes 70/20 R – 20/20 L. Hearing: R and L. normal. Considered “Fit” 24/05/17. At London, ON
Gunner – 63 Depot 24/05/17 to 22/06/17. Sailed from Halifax aboard S.S. Megantic 7/12/17.
Transfer to 64th Bn. 24/05/17 to 31/11/17. Unit CFA. Theatre: France. Date of Service 10/10/18. Address: 320 Maitland Ave., Peterborough, ON.
1/01/18 was admitted to the Cdn. Special hospital – Witley. He was Discharged 4/03/18 for treatment of VDG. He would return to Witley 7/03/18 for treatment of VDG and discharged 3/05/18.
It was reported 26/03/18 that William was seriously ill an was in 7th Cdn. General Hospital at LeTreport. 15/10/1919 was suffering Lobar Pneumonia. 19/10/18 Rem. from serious illness. Listed to 7th General Hosp.- Le Treport 20/1/18 to 24/10/18.
11/10/18 was admitted to 27 Cdn. General Hospital – Etasles P.U.O. –Seriously ill – Lobar Pneumonia 20/10/18.
Rem. from serious illness. Listed to 7th General Hosp.- Le Treport 20/10/18 to 24/10/18. Still ill and transferred to Berringston War Hosp. Underhay W. G. age 20 yrs. CE. 21/10/18, Shreiostrery to Epson Military Conv. Hosp. – Wocote 17/12/18, chest clear. Expect good H. Neg. – No disability William was discharged 6/01/19.
Summery of hospitalizations:
Gonorrhoea : 31/12/17 – 4/03/18. 6/03/18 – 3/05/18 – Apparently cured.
Pneumonia : Burlington: 21/10/18 – 16/12/18 Right side, Clearing up – Condition – Good. Cough but no fever 16/12/18 – improved.
Gen. Hosp.:- 16/12/18 – 6/01/19 Pneumonia – Chest clear – improved 16/12/18. Epson 16/12/18 – 6/01/19 – Pneumonia.
Reported on S.S. “Belgic” returning from O/S duty. From Liverpool 23/09/19 2/03/1919 Arv. Halifax NS. Granted a furlough With Subs to 20/03/19.
21/03/19 – 63rd Depot Batt. Discharge: 25/03/1019 at London, ON
CDP 3/03/19. Found on Honour Roll – Church of the Advant, Ridgetown, ON.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (03-03-1919), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9868 - 64 |
| Height | 5'8 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 18 yrs. 9 mths. |
| Complexion | Sallow |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Birthplace | 12/08/1898 at Adelaide, Middlesex. CO., ON. |
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