| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 53641 |
| Unit # | 18th Bn. |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Regimental number: 53641 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3761 – 46, Date of Birth 11/05/1896 At Mere MCU, Wiltshire, England. N of K: William Gray of R. R. #3 Blenheim, ON. A single farmer living at Blenheim. No Military training before enlistment. Attestation: 24/10/1914 at Chatham, ON to 18th Bn.
Apparent Age: 18 yrs. 5 mths., Height: 5’ 9 ½”, Girth: 34”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black.
“Fit “ 2/11/1914 at Chatham, ON. – 29/11/14. 24/10/15 – Apr., 1915 -Unit sailed: 18/04/1915 – 53641 – Sidney Gray – 18th for France – Date of Service – 14.09/15 – 4 Old Church Rd., Chatham to 18th Bn. “Mole on left neck., 158# – 18th Bn.
Disembarked – to France 15/09/15 – 18th Bn. 5/01/17 – Granted 10days leave – 8/12/17 – 18th had 14 days leave to England – 5/12/17 – 18/01/19 to 18th rejoined – AFIELD – 10/01/19 – GRANTRD PERMISSION TO MARRY – Ord. in Council to Canada – PC:1872 OF 6/07/17
4 ARV 1919 – Proceed to England – S. S. Caponia – sailed L. -Pool 14/05/19 (24/05/19 ). 1/08/15 forfits 3 days pay – AWL. – 18/09/15 – Embarked for France – from Folkstone – 22/01/19 – Granted permission to marry (60-K15.5/19) to Canada
Discharge Certificate : 24/10/1914 – England & France with 18th Bn. Age : 32yrs.- Disc. 24/05/19 – Area Sta. “K”. – Separation Allowance: $35.15. Paid on Cable. – STOP. 1/06/19 – 18/12/Vac. 10/11/14 – Inoc., 20/11/14 – June 1917 TAB: R. L. Proceeding on Discharge 24/05/1919
Reported returned from O/S. CDP 25/05/19. Photo found in “In Khaki – Blenheim”.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (04-11-1914), Blenheim News Tribune (11-10-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3761 - 46 |
| Height | 5'9 1/2" |
| Weight | 158 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 18 yrs. 5 mths. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Black |
| Birthplace | 11/05/1896 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Next of Kin | William Gray of R. R. #3 Blenheim, ON |
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