| Rank | Private |
| Service # | A45 400045 |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: A45 (12th Res.) Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4498 – 20, Item: 473392, PDF:- B4498-SO20. Date of Birth 31/01/1889 at Forest Hill London S.E., England. N of K: Thomas Alfred Horlock of 19 Costa St., Rye Lane, Peckham, S.E. London, England. His mother was Susannah had passed away. A single sailor living in Wallaceburg, ON. Attestation: 13/01/1915 at Chatham, ON. to 1st Bn. Found in “No Return Ticket” by A. Mann.
Apparent age: 25 yrs. 11 mos. Height: 5’7”, Girth: 37”, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown. Weight: 155 #, Medical 13/01/15 at Chatham, ON. “Fit”. Raricocele – moderate.
To 33rd Bn. of the 3rd Contingent. 1/06/15. “Left under sealed orders”? Departed from Base. Sailed from Montreal, PQ. aboard the S.S. Scandinavian 17/06/15. TOS. At Shorncliffe 27/06/15. Drafted to 1st Bn. – in France. Pte. Horlock was a Special Reserve Recruit – Examined At St. Martins Plain, England. 24/08/15 for 1st Cdn. Inf. Bn. – Proceeding to join unit, joined 30/08/15.
HORLOCK, WILLIAM. Initials: W Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: 1st Bn. Age: 27. KIA, Date of Death: 28/04/1916 Service No: A/45 Additional information: Son of Thomas Alfred and Susannah Horlock, of 19, Costa St., Rye Lane, Peckham, London. Born at Forest Hill, London.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem.
Cemetery: SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY.
It was reported that no Memorial Cross was given to William’s mother as she had passed away. His father received the Scroll (15/02/22) and Plaque.
A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles (scrotum). A varicocele is similar to a varicose vein you might see in your leg. Varicoceles are a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can cause infertility.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4498 – 20, LAC, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 27. KIA, Date of Death: 28/04/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem. Cemetery: SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY. |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Weight | 155 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 25 yrs. 11 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 31/01/1889 at Forest Hill London S.E., England. |
| Next of Kin | Thomas Alfred Horlock of 19 Costa St., Rye Lane, Peckham, S.E. London, England |
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