| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 189662 |
| Unit # | 91st Bn., 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 189662. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1616 – 39, Item: 95356; PDF: – B1616-SO39. Date of Birth: 23/08/1892 in London, England. Present address: – Chatham, ON. N of K: Millie Chandler (sister) of Alliston, ON. A single farmer living at Chatham, ON. Vaccination- Yes. Attestation: 14/12/1915 at St. Thomas, ON to 91st Bn. transferred to 186th Bn. 28/02/1916. No experience with the Military.
Apparent Age: 22 yrs. 11 mths. Height: 5’ 7 ½” , Girth: 37 ½” , Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Brown, “Fit” – 8/12/15 at Chatham, ON 14/12/1815 to 91st Bn.
LAST PAY Certificate: – 186th Bn. O/S. DECLARED DESERTER: – 24/06/1916 – 1/06/16 TO 24/06/16 – $36.40 – Enlistment 14/12/15 INQUAEY HELD: 29/06/16 – B.0. 115/1 – Declared Deserter – 24/06/16 at London, ON. – Deficiency of ‘Kit’ : $48.07 – Medical History – 22 yrs. 5’ 7 ½”, 140#, Girth: 34 ½” – Physical – GOOD: – Vaccinated 1910 – 186th O/S. Bn. 28/02/16 – to 1 June 1916 – SOS – DESERTER – 26/06/16 = Closes by CHARGES – 14/12/15 – ABSENT 3 days, and from 1/02/15 t0 28/02/16.
He was admitted at A=St. Thomas for Dec. 14 to 22/11/15 for Bronchitis – after 9 day returned recovered – 6/08/16 Trans from 91st to 186th (AWOL). Chatham ON. 28/02/16 – 26/06/16:- SOS FROM 24/06/16 as a DESERTER – 24/06/16 – ‘Kit’ – $48.07
John had a lot of Tattoo’s : Right forearm tattooed – Clasped hands Surmounted by a ensign “Union Jack’ on interior, left forearm tattooed of a lady clasped hands and Flag on interior – Left forearm tattooed of a lady clasped hands and flag. A small scar on centre
CLOSED by CHARGES: – 14/12/15 – Absent 3 days AWL – followed 1/02/15 to 28/02/16.
“PARDONED under GENERAL AMNESTY – 20/12/1919 – 29/06/21. – At London, ON. 24/06/16 – 186th Bn. 24/06/16 at London, ON.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1616 – 39, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'7 1/2" |
| Weight | 140 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 22 yrs. 11 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 23/08/1892 in London, England |
| Next of Kin | Millie Chandler (sister) of Alliston, ON. |
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