| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 3130247 |
| Unit # | No.2 Construction Battalion |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 3130247, 1st WOR. The son of William Jackson of 178 Colborne St., Chatham, ON., and the brother of Pte James Henry Jackson (3134287). RG150, Accession: 1992-93/166, Box 4759-20, Item: 485469, PDF: B4759-SO20. 1st WOR
He received his medical examination 9/1/17 at Chatham, receiving a A-ll. Age 24 years 4 mths, Height 5’ 9 ½” . Complexion Dark (Negro), Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black, Vision 20/20.
His Attestation dated 3/01/17 at London, ON. to the Cdn. Forestry Co.
Prior to his service overseas he was treated for Gonorrhoea 11/01/18 – 12/02/18 at St. Thomas, ON. and again for the same problem 24/05/18 – 8/06/18. Here he was treated with eight injections of (606) and was “Warned and Advised”.
Private William Thomas Jackson left for overseas July 28th, 1918.
William embarked in Canada 10/07/18, disembarking 22/07/18.
William was admitted to the Canadian Stationary Hospital – Whitley for VDS 20/08/18 and discharged 4/09/18. He served in England only and was Taken Off Strength 29/01/19. She shipped out of England 5/02/19 aboard the S.S. Baltic and “Dismissed from HMS and demobilized 1/03/1919
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (07-02-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919), LAC |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 25 |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Black |
| Race | Colored |
| Birthplace | Chatham Township |
| Religion | B.M.E. |
| Last Place of Employment | Laborer in Chatham |
| Marital Status | Single |
| When Enlisted | January 3rd, 1918 |
| Where Enlisted | London, Ontario |
| Next of Kin | Mrs. Isabella Jackson, Chatham. |
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