| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880702 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 880702. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1835 – 21, Item: 107986, PDF:- B1835-SO2. Date of Birth: 28/03/1883 at New Ross, Wexford, Ireland. N of K: Frank Cody (brother) of Church St., New Ross. A single saddler living at 131 Stanley St., Chatham, ON. Born at New Ross, Wexford. Vaccination – Yes. No experience of the Military. Attestation 20/04/1916 at Chatham, ON to 186th Bn.
Apparent Age: 33 yrs, Height: 5’ 10” , Girth: 36”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Black, 15/04/16 “Fit” at Chatham, ON at 20/04/16 – “MEDICALLY UNFIT” . Last Pay: PTE. J. Cody – 186th Bn. “Discharged” – 26/06/16 – 1/06/1916 – Transfer of $68.60 – Been Paid
Enlistment:- 13/04/16 – M.F.B. 227 – MEDICALLY UNFIT at London, ON. 26/06/1916 – Weight: 145 #. 186th 13/04/16 – 2/05/16 to 24/06/16 for Eulargea Gland – 54 days in Hospital – Chronic at London, ON. .Discharged 26/06/16 – “Closed Payment” – Admission 2/05/16 NYD – 24/06/16 “
“1). – General enlargement of Lymph Glands. 2. Bullet in leg. 1-2 Before enlistment – IOWA – USA. 3. Infection. 4. Shooting accident”
Glands of both – Inguinal regions – Both Auxiliary and the ‘sub’ Maxillaog and sub lingual regions are enlarged, the last named particularly are increased in size. There is no fluctuation nor any temperature range”
2.) Bullet wound is said to Impede walking. “WALKING.” Seen of bullet entrance about 8” above his knee on outer aspect of his thigh – NO Exit. At London, ON. 26/06/1916.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1835 – 21, LAC |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 33 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Black |
| Birthplace | 28/03/1883 at New Ross, Wexford, Ireland. |
| Next of Kin | Frank Cody (brother) of Church St., New Ross, Wexford, Ireland |
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