Private Samuel Haines served seven years with 24th Kent Regiment

Enlisted December 13th, 1915 as a private in 91st Battalion, transferred to the 186th Kent Battalion, promoted to Sergeant of Band. Proceeded overseas in March 1917 landing in England April 7th. Proceed to France after spending one year in England and joined the 18th Battalion going through all the engagements and marching with them to the Rhine.

Discharged May 24th 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes

Height	5'8"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	34
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	North Wales
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	E.R.Snook, Chatham
Average Earnings	$ 1800.00 per year
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	North Wales
When Enlisted	December 13th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 20.00
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. H. Haines, Children- Gwendolyn Haines and Winnifred Haines

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