Private John Crockett sailed for England December 6th, 1915, and after a short training, proceeded to France early in March 1916. He served here for some time, when he was admitted to hospital suffering with Rheumatism and Varicose Veins, and three months later was sent to take a course in the Transport Section of the C.C.R.C. Training School.

He was in France for three years and was never wounded, but was slightly gassed. He returned to England March 1919 and to Canada in May 1919.

Discharged May 23rd, 1919  at London due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily News (23-05-1919)

Height	5' 7 1/4''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	32
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	London, Ontario
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Oil Refinery, Sarnia, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$65.00 per month
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	November 27th, 1909, London, Ontario.
When Enlisted	October 6th, 1915
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$13.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Helen P. Crockett, Bothwell, Ontario. Son- Charles D. Crockett, Bothwell, Ontario.

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