Private Thomas E. Cottier was promoted to Pay Sergeant shortly after enlistment, embarked for overseas March 26th, 1917, on H.M.S. Lapland, the first Canadian transport to be mined. Sergeant Cottier reverted to Private in England, training eight weeks at Bramshott Camp when he developed Pleurisy, and after Hospital treatment he was invalided home in August, 1917, on H.M.S. Hospital “Letitia” which was totally wrecked thirty miles from Halifax.

Sergeant Thomas E. Cottier was given his honorable discharge November 30th, 1917, being medically unfit for further military service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (08-08-1917), Victoria Ave. United Church - Roll of Honour

Height	5' 8''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	23
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Peel, Isle of Man.
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Teller of Bank of Montreal, Chatham, Ontario.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	March 28th, 1918, Chatham, Ontario.
When Enlisted	February 23rd, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Merriam Cottier, Chatham, Ontario.

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