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Rank Private, A2
Service # 4005175
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident Ridgetown

Regimental number: 4005175. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 462 – 25, Item: 26522, PDF:- B0462-SO25. Present Address: Ridgetown, Kent Co., ON. R.R. No.1 “DEFAULTER” – A/31/5/18.  Date of Birth: 11/05/1893 at New Haven, Michigan, USA. N of K: Mrs. William W. Brown (sister) of R.F.D. No. # 1 Cass City, Michigan. A single machinist living at R. R. # 1 Ridgetown, Howard Twsp., Kent Co., ON. No previous Military experience. London, ON. 3/06/18 – A2.  Attestation 31/05/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR.

Apparent Age: 25 yrs. Height: 5’ 4”, Chest: 35 ½, Weight: 124#, Complexion: Medium. Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. Vision: 20/20. Hearing R & L Good. 31/05/18 at London, ON. Medical History: Barrett, Cecil Byron – R.R. # 1, Ridgetown, Kent Co., ON. 3 Jun. 18 at London, ON. Scar 1” long.  Right – Fore-Head. A11, R. Eye 30/20 – L: Eye: 20/20. Hearing: Good.

1st Depot Batt. WOR. Struck off Strength: “DESERTER” 21/07/18:         AWL 30/06/18 to 21/07/18. Clothing Kit short $45.00. TOS: 11/11/17 , approximate 31/05/18 – 6/08/18 at London, ON. – USA New Haven, Mih. 3/05/18.

WILL:- Cecil Byron Barrett 1st WOR – Apt, George Barrett – address: Dutton, ON. , all property not disposed above – Struck off 21/07/18 – 28/07/18.

“Pardoned under the General Amnesty” 20/1919. Struck off as a Deserter. 21/07/18 Kit deficiencies – Payment: $33.00 of $45.00 – Absence since 30/06/18.        

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 462 – 25, LAC Search
Height 5' 4"
Weight 124 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 25 yrs.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace 11/05/1893 at New Haven, Michigan, USA
Next of Kin Mrs. William W. Brown (sister) of R.F.D. # 1 Cass City, Michigan.

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