Sergeant Horan enlisted in the American Marine Corps in 1913 and saw service along the Mexican border, receiving a medal as expert rifleman. Upon war breaking out he bought his discharge, returning to Canada in Feb. 1915, when he enlisted with the 33rd Battalion at London, Ontario.

He was transferred from the 33rd to the 30th Wellington Rifles with the  rank of Lieutenant.

He was granted six month leave to recuperate after severe tonsilitis which was followed by diptheria and later by pneumonia with fatal results.

He died Dec. 24, 1915.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (26-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002
Supplemental Information	Parents: Rev. Cab. C. Horan, Wallaceburg Sister: Dorothy Brother: Keith

Height	6'5"
Eye Colour	gray
Age	23
Complexion	fair
Hair	brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Holbrook, Darby, England
Religion	Anglican
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Mar. 12, 1915
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario

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