Private Nelson W. Hyatt trained with 186th Battalion and while in Chatham took a bomber’s course. He embarked for England March 26th, 1917, and trained as a Signaller at Bramshott, proceeding to France February 27th, 1918, attached to the 18th Battalion. He was wounded August 8th, 1918 and was sent to hospital in England. Left England January 1919.

Discharged at London February 15th, 1919. Medically unfit for further service due to wounds received on active service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (20-08-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (04-03-1919)

Height	5'8"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	21
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Wheatley, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Farmer at Home
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	March 15th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Wheatley, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- W.G. Hyatt, Wheatley, Mother- Mrs. W.G. Hyatt. Sisters- Selina, Josie, Elizabeth and Annie Hyatt. Brother- Vern Hyatt.

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