| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 189384 |
| Unit # | 186th, 18th |
| Resident | Tilbury |
Regimental Number: 189384, Date of Birth: 20/09/1897. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1993-93/166, Box 2263-9, Item Number: 331298, PDF: B2263-SO09. Born 20/09/1897 at Tilbury, ON. N of K: the son of Emma Daigneault. A Trimmer. Attestation: 15/11/1915 at Tilbury to the 91st Bn. at the age of 18 years, 1 month. Height: 5’ 8’ ½’, Girth: 35” Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Dark Grey, Hair: Dark. Single, Weight: 150#. Medical 19/11/15. Transferred to the 186th Bn 28/02/1916.
Arrived in England aboard the S.S.Lapland 7/04/17 for service in France. TOS from Canada to Bramshott. 28/08/17 Nominal Roll 27/08/17 wounded 15/10/18/ Wilfred assigned $15.00 / Month for his mother.
Private Wilfred L. Daigneault transferred from the 91st. to the 186th. Battalion, going overseas March 26th, 1917. After training at Bramshott Camp he proceeded to France August 27th, 1917, attached to the18th. Battalion.
12/10/18 WIA to right hand – shrapnel wound 12/10/18 treatment 19/10/18. 14th Cdn. Amb. – Disc. Duty 21/10/ 18. Disc. 24/05/1919
9/04/19 from 18th Batt. Witley. Medical Board 6/03/17 (Fit) 13/05/1919, SOA to Canada, Arv. 24/05/19.
He was granted a 14 day leave to th UK. Sailing 14/03/19. Discharged 24/05/1919 Demobilization.
The Department of Veterans Affairs – Westminister Hospital 8/05/1967 ‘Date of Death 6/05/1967. Place of Death : Westminister Hospital, London, ON.
The Tilbury Times, Thursday
29 May, 1919
“Two soldiers return From Overseas.”
“Pte. Wilfred Dagneau [should be Daignault], the son of Mrs. Emma Daigneau [Daignault] and brother of Phil, recently returned , went overseas with the 186th Kents, as did his brother Phil. He also was transferred to the 17th Batt., and saw pretty much continuos service in France, culminating in a sojourn in Germany wit the army of occupation. Enroute home, they participated in the memorable reception given the 18th, one of Western Ontario’s famous battalions, by the city of London. “
The Tilbury Times, Thursday
24 October, 1918
“Wilfred Daigneault Wounded at the Front”24 October, 1918
“Mrs. Daigneault on Monday received word that her son Wilfred had been wounded in the right hand. He enlisted at the age of 18 three years ago and was later transferred to the 18th Battalion.”
The Tilbury Times, Thursday
29 May, 1919.
Two Soldiers Return From Overseas.
“ Pte. Wilfred Daigeault, son of Mrs. Emma Daigneault and brother of Phil, recently returned, went overseas with the 186th Kents as did his brother Phil. He also was transferred to the 17th Batt., and saw pretty much continuous service in France, culminating in a sojourn in Germany with the army of occupation. Enroute home, they participated in the memorable reception given the 18th, one of Western Ontario’s famous battalions, by the city of London.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (28-05-1919), RG 150, Accession 1993-93/166, box 2263-9, GOH Additional information. |
| Height | 5' 8 1/2'' |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 18 |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | 20/09/1897 Tilbury, Ontario |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Last Place of Employment | Auto Top Builder |
| Average Earnings | $4.00 per day. |
| Marital Status | Single |
| When Enlisted | November 15th, 1916 |
| Where Enlisted | Tilbury, Ontario |
| Next of Kin | Mother- Mrs.Emma Daigneault, Tilbury. |
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