Private WIlliam Emans trained with the 33rd. Battalion in Canada going overseas in June 1915. He was stationed at Schorncliffe until proceeding to France August 22nd, 1915, when he transferred to the 1st. Canadian Battalion. He went to England on leave December 29th, 1916, entered hospital for an operation on his feet January 9th, 1917, and reported February 22nd, 1917, at Hastings, where he was given garrison duty. July 9th, he continued training at Bramshott, transferring to Witley in April 1918. He left for Canada December 21st. 1918, arriving at Halifax December 29th, 1918.

Private William Emans received his discharge January 28th, 1919, due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Library Archives of Canada, Chatham Daily Planet (23-01-1917)

Height	5' 4 1/2"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	25
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Leith, Scotland
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Chatham Hydro Electric Company
Average Earnings	$15.00 per week
Marital Status	Single (at time of enlistment)
Marriage Info	July 17th, 1918, Portobello, Scotland
When Enlisted	March 16th, 1915
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Dolina Emans, Chatham, Sister- Lena Emans, Mrs. Christina Turnbull, Brother- Robert Emans, 58th. Battalion, France, Wife- Mrs. Catherine Emans

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