| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 189515 or 880177 |
| Unit # | 91st Bn., 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number(s): 189515 or 880177. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 409 – 12, Item: 23347, PDF:- B0409-SO12. John was living at 61 Prince St., Chatham, ON. (mother) Date of Birth: 13/01/1896 at Chatham, ON. Son of Mrs. M. Moore of 32 Centre St., Chatham, ON. A single farmer living in Chatham. No previous Military training. Attestation: 2/12/1915 at St. Thomas, ON. to 91st Bn. transferring to 186th Bn. 29/02/1916.
Apparent Age: 19 yrs. 11 mths., Height: 5’11”, Girth: 40”, Weight: 170#, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown. “Scars on left shin below the knee – Ulceration. Small scar on right leg from ulceration.” Medical “Fit”. 2/12/1915 at Chatham, ON
“Statement of Service”. – 186th O/S Bn. CEF. Service Canada Only – Honourable Discharged – “Medically Unfit” – 17 March, 1961 – 186th O/S Bn. Discharged – “Medically unfit M.F. B. 227 – 3/04/16 at Chatham, ON.
91st Batt. CEF – 2/12/15 TO 28 Feb. Trans to 186th – 28/02/16. Disease or disability – “Varicocle – pain in leg date of origin – three years ago ONT. – Usual causes. Varicocele in left side. Pains in feet and legs caused by varicose veins – old scar in front of each leg, below knee from old injury. Cause of pain in marching. 26/07/17. “Being physically unfit for service.” At Chatham 22/03/16 – Authority M.F.B. 227 MEDICALLY UNFIT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 409 – 12, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 170 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 19 yrs. 11 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Dark Brown |
| Birthplace | 13/01/1896 at Chatham, ON |
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