| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880048 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Turnerville |
Regimental number: 880048. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5080 – 5, Item: 497667, PDF:- B5080-S005. Date of Birth: 23/07/1893 at Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Married to Anna Emma, Kennedy, living in Chatham Twsp., Kent Co. ON., a farmer at Turnerville, Kent Co., ON. No Military training. Attestation: 21/02/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. Mrs. Annie Kennedy – was living at 197 King Street, Chatham, ON Kent Co.
Apparent Age: 22 yrs. 6 mths., Height: 5’ 7 ½”, Girth: 38”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. Small scar on left thigh. Medical Exam – “Fit” 18/02/16 at Chatham, ON. Casualty Form: 24/11/16 Absent Without Leave from Camp Borden 24/11/16 at Chatham. As a DESERTER.
“Proceeding on Discharge: 186th – 12/12/1916 AWL 21/11/16. DESERTION at Chatham, on. Last Pay: 14/12/16 – Absence over credit 17 days Dec, 26th 40.00 +18.70 – 35.00 (When on New Unit). Cause of discharge: – 1/3 declared – “DESERTER”. By Court of Inquiry – held 14/12/16. 2/01/1917 at Chatham. Kit deficiency – $48.29. Mrs. Annie Kennedy – was living at 197 King St., Chatham, ON. over “Tyrell’s Music store.
“Paid under General Amnesty 20/12/19. Discharge Certificate” – “Misconduct”.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5080 – 5, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'7 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 22 yrs. 6 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Birthplace | 23/07/1893 at Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
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