Sergeant Fred R.Burnie left Chatham with the 186th. Battalion, March 22nd, 1917, and after a short training at Bramshott Camp, proceeded to France with the first draft of the 186th. Battalion, June 6th, 1917, transferring to the 18th. Battalion, and reverting to Private. he remained with that unit until demobilised except for 10 days when he was wounded.

Discharged at London due to demobilisation May 24th 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (23-02-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (29-05-1919), NR-MB60 (16-03-1917)

Height	5' 8''
Eye Colour	Gray
Age	24
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Dark
Race	White
Birthplace	Dresden, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Burnie Grocery Store, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	$175.00 per week.
Marital Status	Single
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- John H. Burnie,Chathame. Sister- Mrs.E.B.Moore, Windsor. Brother- J.A.Burnie, Winnipeg. Sister- Mrs.J.M.Harrison, Gravenhurst. Brother- Charles Burniee, Windsor, Floyd L.Burnie, Windsor.

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