| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 1045381, 880456 |
| Unit # | 186th Battalion, 241st Battalion, 186th Battalion |
| Resident | Ridgetown |
Son of James H. and Margaret Gray of Ridgetown, ON. A single mechanic living in Ridgetown. Attestation:11/03/1916 at Ridgetown, ON. to 186th Bn. and 3/10/1916 at Windsor, ON to 241st Bn.
Private Russel C. Gray was given duty in Canada being under age for overseas duty, and was discharged in March 1915. He re-enlisted in March, 1916, with the 186th Battalion but was discharged May 1916. He re-enlisted with the 241st Battalion, October 3rd, 1916, was transferred to the 186th Battalion, going overseas March 28th, 1917, with his unit. He was given special duty in London, England, but was taken ill and admitted to Hospital, being invalided to Canada December 1st, 1917. After convalescence at Guelph he received his discharge.
Private Russel C. Gray was honourably discharged from Guelph Convalescent Hospital in February 1, 1918, being unfit for further military service.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (25-08-1916), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3761 – 28 |
| Height | 5'10 |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 20 |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | 22/04/1894 at Rodney, Elgin Co., ON. |
| Religion | Anglican |
| Last Place of Employment | Garage, Ridgetown, Ontario |
| Average Earnings | $ 125.00 per month |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Info | March 17th, 1917, Chatham |
| When Enlisted | August, 1914 |
| Where Enlisted | Chatham, Ontario |
| Allowance from Patriotic Fund | $ 5.00 per month |
| Next of Kin | Wife- Mrs Florence Reeves Gray, Chatham. |
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