| Rank | L/Cpl. |
| Service # | 3131825 |
| Unit # | 1st, WOR |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 3131825. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2845 – 24, Item: 375779, PDF:- B2845-S024. Date of Birth: 26/04/1893 at Chatham, Kent, Co. ON. Son of Anthony Edwards Jr. (father) of R. R. # 5 Chatham, ON. A single farmer living at his father’s home R.R. # 5 Chatham, ON. MSA 277228 LR. No Military experience. Attestation: 28/02/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. 14/02/18 (A-2). Declaration: 25/02/18.
Apparent Age: 24 yrs. 10 mths., Height: 5’6”, Girth: 36” Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark, Rt. Eye: 60/20 Lt. 40/20 (with glasses 40/20), Hearing R & L – NORMAL Linear scar 2’ long above right knee – Scarlet fever.
1st Dep. Bn. 1918 Feb. – Apr. at London 25/02/18. Date of Discharge: 31/07/18 – 31/07/19 at Military Hospital – Wolseley Barracks, London, ON. 18/06/18 – 12/07/18 with Mumps. “Fit for General service, – (Typhoid fever, Mumps – June 1918 – No disability due to service.
30/07/19 – Discharge in consequence of Mumps – three days 20/06/18 – On Demobilization. “I have received all just demands due me. R. D. Edwards.
30/07/19 – Discharge in consequence of Mumps – three days 20/06/18 – On Demobilization. “I have received all just demands due me. R. D. Edwards”.
Opacity of Cornea both eyes – Placed in Cat. “E”. “As medically unfit. Treatment and Hospital care will not improve the Discharge’s condition. It is desirable that he pass under his control.
Found: 11/02/2009.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2845 - 24, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'6" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 24 yrs. 10 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Dark |
| Birthplace | 26/04/1893 at Chatham, ON. |
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