| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880115 |
| Unit # | 186th |
| Resident | Chatham, Chatham Twsp. |
Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Attewell immigrated to Canada in 1914, with Frederick George, Kathleen Lydia, William Daniel and Thomas. They lived in Blenheim. Daniel served in WW1.
Note from Great Granddaughter Caitlynn Attewell: Yes my great grand parents are resting at Maple Leaf cemetery in Chatham Kent. Daniel also served in the war yes, based off these papers I found I would from WW1 since they’re dated in 1916, and he passed before WW2. His cause of death was pleurisy, due to military service. His address was 85 Edgar Street, Chatham ON. His highest rank was Private (18th Battalion). His regimental service number is 880115. His religion was Church of England (as was Frederick’s) and before he enlisted he was a coachmen.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010 (28-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (17-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (31-05-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, Caitlynn Attewell, Great Granddaughter |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 35 |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Dark Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | Berkshire, England |
| Religion | Anglican |
| Last Place of Employment | Checker at the G.T.R. Station, Chatham. |
| Average Earnings | $1.75 per day |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Info | February 14th, 1902, Hamshire, Ehgland. |
| When Enlisted | March 2nd, 1916 |
| Where Enlisted | Chatham, Ontario |
| Allowance from Patriotic Fund | $28.00 per month |
| Next of Kin | Wife- Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Attewell. Childern- Frederick George Attewell, Lydia Kathleen Attewell, William Daniel Attewell, Thomas Attewell. |
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