Private William T. Bate went overseas with the 186th. Battalion March 26th, 1917, training at Bramshott Camp, England. He was drafted three times for France but owing to medical defects was kept in England, serving as batman. Transferring to Witley Camp April 22nd, 1918, leaving there for Canada December 7th, 1918, and arrived at Chatham December 17th, 1918.

Discharged at London January 11th, 1919 owing to demobilization.

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Height	5' 4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	34
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Wigan, Lancashire, England
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Chatham Gas Company
Average Earnings	$14.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	September 8th, 1909. Wigan, Lancashire, England.
When Enlisted	April 17th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Mary Ellen Bate, Chatham. Children- Alfred Forester Bate, Clarice Bate.

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