| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880544 |
| Unit # | 186th, Deserter |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 880544 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3391 – 33, Item: 406969, PDF:- B3391-SO33. Date of Birth: 29/09/1893 at Chatham, ON. Son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank 880708 Gamble of 234 Wellington St. East, Chatham, ON. A single labourer living at the family home. Member 39th Regt. for 2 yrs. Attestation: 25/03/1916 at Chatham, ON to 186th Bn. Vaccinated: Yes. Served 2 yrs. with the 39th Regt. To 186th Bn.
Apparent Age: 22 yrs.- 6 mos., Height: 5’8”, Girth: 35 ½ “, Weight: 145 #, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Black. Medical: 27/03/16. “Fit” at at Chatham, ON. 27 Mar. 16.
DESERTER – 186TH
21/03/16 TO 25/09/16 – Unit sailed 28/03/17. !86th O/S Bn. CEF. Declared deserter 25/09/16. Remarks: 25/03/16 B.O. declared deserter by court of Enquiry held 25/09/16 – Place – Camp Borden. Kit missing for a deficiency of $46.08
HIs father: Frank Gamble 186th O/S. Bn. CEF. 27/09/16
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, NR-MB60 (27-03-1916), NR-MB60 (25-09-1916), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3391 - 33, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Weight | 145 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 22 yrs. 6 mths. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Black |
| Birthplace | 29/09/1893 at Chatham, ON. |
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