Bandsman William J. Hammett went overseas with the 70th Battalion, transferring in England to the Canadian Engineers. He remained with this unit until he returned to Canada, he was a member of the Canadian Engineers Training Centre and, so was not allowed to go to France as they had to supply music to various hospitals.

Discharged August 1919 due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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IODE, Discharged

Height	5'7"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	24
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Bristol, England
Religion	Salvationist
Last Place of Employment	William Gray-Sons Campbell Company, Chatham .
Average Earnings	$ 13.50 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	July 1st, 1916, Bristol, England
When Enlisted	October 26th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. M. Hammett, 16 Brauton Rd. Bristol, England

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