Private William J. Harrison went to England April 1916, and there transferred to the 39th Battalion, serving as cook with this unit. He received his honourable discharge in England July 15th 1917, being over the age limit. He re-enlisted with the Navy August 1st, 1917, he was stationed on the H.M.S. Niobe, but later transferred to the H.M.S. Mildred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (14-07-1917)

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	43
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Marshville, Welland, Ontario
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Farming for Ross Bedford, Raleigh Township
Average Earnings	$ 9.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	June 15th, 1898, Baysville, Ontario
When Enlisted	October 8th, 1915
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 30.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Florence Harrison, Chatham. Children- Nellie, William, Stanley, Ethel and Helen Harrison

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