| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880708 |
| Unit # | 186th |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 880708 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3390 – 30 Date of Birth: 22/07/1873 at Stephen, Twsp. Huron Co., ON. Married to Jane, father of William John 880544, Item: 406906, PDF:- B3390-SO30. They were living at 234 Wellington St. East, Chatham, ON. where he worked as a labourer. Next of Kin: Jane Gamble (wife). Married. Attestation: 22/04/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn.
Age: 43 yrs. Height: 5’ 11 ½ “ Girth: 40 ½”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Light Grey, Hair: Dark Brown. Medical Exam “Fit” 16/04/16 at Chatham to 186th Bn. Weight: 160#.
They had six children: Walter 23 yrs., William: 21 yrs., Rebecca 18 yrs., Frank 15 yrs., George 12 yrs., Harriet 10 yrs. His mother Priscilla Gamble of Queen St., Simcoe, ON. (widow).
DECLARED DESERTION.
Last Pay – Declared a Deserter (AWL) $59.20. !86th Bn. 22/04/1916. Unit Sailed 28/03/17.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3390 - 30, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'11 1/2" |
| Weight | 160 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Light Grey |
| Age | 43 yrs. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Dark Brown |
| Birthplace | 22/07/1873 at Stephen, Twsp. Huron Co., ON. |
| Next of Kin | Jane Gamble (wife) |
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