| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 189714 |
| Unit # | 91st Bn., 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Orford Co. |
Regimental number: 189714. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4997 – 15, Item: 494893, PDF: – B4997. Date of Birth: 15/06/1884 at Oxford Co., ON. Son of Lydia May Kallar of Ridgetown, ON. A single labourer living at enlistment in Ridgetown, Oxford. Next of Kin: Sydia May Kallar of Ridgetown (wife). A Labourer (married) Vaccinated. Attestation: 27/12/1915 at Ridgetown, ON. to 186th Bn.
Apparent age: 36 yrs. Height: 5’ 6”, Girth: 34 ½”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown Weight: 120#. Medical Exam: – “Fit”, 27/12/15 at Ridgetown.
27/12/15 – 2/02/15 Transferred to 186th Bn. 28/02/16 – Place of Birth: Mt. Elgin, Oxford Co. Wife Liddy May Carrier Keller. The parents of William Marcus 10 yrs., Robert Samuel 4 yrs. Lena May 7 yrs. and Olive Irene 11 mths. John’s father had passed away but her mother Rebecca Harrison is of St. Thomas 27/09/16.
Medically Unfit. Transferred from 91st to 186th – 1916 at Camp Borden 28/02/16 – 14/02/17. Reported on his ‘Last Pay’ – to Discharge. 20/01/17 to 14/02/17 to date of $85.70. According he was unfit ‘Class 3 A.A.AG. ID 28/01/19
20/01/17, Medical History: Age 42 yrs. 27/12/15 at Chatham, ON. Service 1yr. 19 days. 91st Bn. 27/12/15 to 28 Feb. 16 – to 186th 28/02/16 to 15/01/17.
“Absence of Right Great toe – Date of Origin: 11/09/16 at home while on home leave. Claims it was accidently done while cutting wood with an axe. Right great toe represented by a stump about ¼” long Stump is well formed and healing is complete.” None except deformity in question – Absence of right great toe.”
Sent by civilian doctor to camp hospital – London, ON. It was recommended for Discharge – “Advise his absolute discharge from service.” Court of Inquiry Court:- An Honourable Discharge.
Unit sailed 28/03/17. Sydia May moved to 16 Marion St. Thomas, ON. 30/01/17. 14/02/17 at Chatham, ON. 14/02/17.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4997 – 15, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'6" |
| Weight | 120 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 36 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 15/06/1884 at Oxford Co., ON. |
| Next of Kin | Sydia May Kallar of Ridgetown (wife) |
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