Bandsman Frederick Chisholm transferred from the 91st. to the 186th. Battalion. He left Chatham on March 22nd, 1917 for England where he trained at the Bramshott Camp. He crossed to France on September 17th, 1917, then transferred to the 18th Battalion Band, where his duties consisted of playing for the boys going to and from the trenches and also conveying food supplies to them.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes

Height	5' 10"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	33
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Bristol, England
Religion	Salvationist
Last Place of Employment	Planet Printing Office, Chatham, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$60.00 per month
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	October 12th, 1910, Chatham, Ontario.
When Enlisted	January 3rd, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$13.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Lily Olive Chisholm, Chatham, Ontario. Daughter- Dorothy May Chisholm, Chatham, Ontario. Lillian May Chisholm, Chatham, Ontario.

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