Private Nathaniel Boswell left with the Construction Battalion March 6th, 1917, continuing training at Truro, Nova Scotia until March 26th, when the unit proceeded overseas. He was stationed at Seaforth, England, for two month, when he crossed to France.

Arriving there May 18th, 1917 he was sent to No. 5 District Forestry Corps, was put on military police duties August 10th, 1917 and remained there until November 30th, 1918 when he went to England for 14 day leave. On his return he found that his Battalion had left for France so he was sent to Etaples.

On January 5th, 1919 he arrived at Bramshott and left for Canada January 28th. Arrived at Halifax February 6th and proceeded to London.

Discharged at London due to demobilisation March 1st, 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (07-02-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library

Eye Colour	Brown
Age	41
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	Colored
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Charles Austin Company, Ltd, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	$12.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	September 27th, 1906, Chatham, Ontario.
When Enlisted	October 21st, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$22.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Eva Boswell, Chatham. Son- Gordon Boswell, James Boswell.

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