Regimental number:  2010271. DOB: 1/11/1898 at Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON. N of K: Mrs. Annie Brownlee (mother)  Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992 – 93/166, Box: 4080-37, Item: 442514, PDF:B4080-SO37. A Single mechanic.

Attestation: 27/05/18. Age: 19 yrs. 6 mos., Height: 5’ 3 ½ “, Girth: 38”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown, Weight 128#. Had a Hairy patch on his left Arm, Eyes: 20/20, Hearing: Normal. Medical: at London, ON. 27/05/18 to the Cdn. Engineers. 

Reported at Brockville, ON. 28/06/18 he had a moderate case of Flat Foot – Engineer Dept. 6/07/18.

Reported embarked from Canada 29/07/18 debarked in England 22/07/18 at Liverpool.  

Date of service: 8/10/18. Service in Canada, Britain and France. He was discharged 14/07/1919.

According to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs William F. Harrington D of D: 6/11/1969 at Wallaceburg, ON 

It was reported by Lorne Floyd Brock that “Captain” William F. Harrington served in WWII, working for the Canadian Legion in London, ON. assisting re-integration of returning service men and women.

After the war he worked as an accountant in London, ON. He retired to Port Lampton. He was an active member of the Knox Presbyterian Church 

William passed away 6/11/1969 and is buried at Riverview cemetery, Wallaceburg, ON. 

Afa: LAC, L. F. Brock, IODE (P).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	C.E.
Sources	IODE, No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002

Height	5'3 1/2"
Weight	128 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	19 yrs. 6 mths.
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Wallaceburg
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Wallaceburg Munition Plant
When Enlisted	May 27th, 1918
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Annie Brownlee. Brother- Frederick Brownlee

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