| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 189783, 880209 |
| Unit # | 91st Bn., 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 189783 / 880209. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9903 – 5, Item: 622028, PDF: B9903-SO05. Transferred from 91th to the 186th (28/02/16. Address: Chatham, ON. Date of Birth: 29/05/1880 at Burgge, Belgium. Married to Emma, they were living in Chatham, ON., where he worked as a farmer. Attestation: 3/01/1916 at St. Thomas, ON. 3/01/16. to 91st Bn., transferring to the 186th Bn., 28/02/1916.
Apparent Age: 35 yrs. 6 mths. Height: 5’ 7”, Girth: 38”, Weight: 140 #, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. Vacciation:1901. Medical Exam: “Fit” 3/01/1914 at Chatham, Kent Co., ON. To 91st Bn. CEF.
DESERTER.
From 91st Bn. to 186 Bn
Married to Mrs. Ameil Van Driessche. Transferred from the 91st to 186th Bn. 3/06/16. Reported on Small scars on his right thigh and Right Knee. Examination at Chatham, ON.
91st Batt 3/01/16 – to Feb. 28/16. “A” Coy. to 186th O/S Bn. CEF. “ The Court having heard the evidence declare that N0. 189783 – Pte. E. Van Driesche “A” Coy., 186th illegally absent since 11th day of October 1917. Articles Owing $51.40.
Postal address; Herstlerghe, Orsstseame, West Flanders – Belgium. Family: 1 boy – three girls: Marie:14, Adolf: 10, Martha 6, Margeriete 5 years. His father John Van Driesche, Hertberghe, Oranteam, West Flanders, Belgium. Mother: Thomina Van Driesche, as husband’s address. “Territory in Enemy Possessioa” 27/09/18.
Last Pay – Deserter from 2/11/16, “PARDONED” under the General Amnesty 20/12/1019 (26/05/21).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9903 – 5, LAC search |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 35 yrs. 6 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 29/05/1880 at Burgge, Belgium |
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