Private Francis H. Ball trained with the 186th. Battalion, being promoted to L/Corporal. He left with this unit for England the latter part of March, 1917, and after training at Bramshott, left for France august 26th, 1917, transferring to the 18th. Battalion. Private Ball was admitted to Hospital about November 15th, suffering from trench fever, but two weeks later returned to the trenches.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Chatham Daily News (25-03-1919), Chatham Daily News (27-03-1919)

Height	5' 9"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	30
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham Township
Religion	Protestant
Last Place of Employment	Farmer
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	April 12th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- William R. Ball. Brother- James R. Ball, William T. Ball, John R. Ball. Sister Mrs. W. Rosebrugh, Mrs. R. Rosebrugh, Miss Mary E. Ball.

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