| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 213687 |
| Unit # | 99th Bn. |
| Resident | Tilbury |
Regimental number: 213687. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3000 – 38, Item: 381281, PDF:- B3000-SO38. Date of Birth: 12/06/1892 at London, England. N of K: Mrs. Ida V. Kett of Tilbury, ON. (foster-mother). A single mail-carrier living in Tilbury. Attestation: 20/01/1916 at Tilbury, ON to 99th Bn.
Apparent Age: 24 yrs. Height: 5’ 4 ½ “, Weight: 130 #. Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark. “Scar of Operation for appendicitis”, “Fit” 22/01/16 at Tilbury, Kent Co. ON. Medical complete 22/01/16 to 99th Bn. Medically Unfit. “In the event of Casualty please notify Mrs. Ida Kett (foster-mother Tilbury, ON.). (I. D. 30-F-46.
Service with 99th Bn. 20 Jan. 21 W/99th Bn. June to 24/05/16. Unit Sailed: 31/05/1916 “Closed by Payment.” 20/01/16 – 23/05/16 “Pain and weakness in the following old abdominal operation (before enlisting). “ he is unable to stand marching.’
Medical Board recommendations to Discharge at London, ON. 23/02/16.
A letter to Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Reported 20/Jan. 1916 – that John Farr, Medically Unfit – C/O Mrs. Ethel M. Rnoc of Detroit Michigan, USA. RE: his $8.00 civilian suit and cap, and the Balance on transfer of $36.00.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3000 – 38, LAC Search, BHC |
| Height | 5'4 1/2" |
| Weight | 130 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 24 yrs. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Dark |
| Birthplace | 12/06/1892 at London, England |
| Next of Kin | Mrs. Ida V. Kett of Tilbury, ON. (foster-mother). |
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