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Rank Private
Service # 880587
Unit # 186th Battalion, 18th Battalion
Resident Chatham
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Private David Knight went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, proceeding to France August 26th, 1917, with a draft for the 18th Battalion. While acting as stretcher-bearer he was gassed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards Military Medal
Sources Chatham Daily Planet (18-01-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919)
Height 5'11"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 40
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace London, England
Religion Protestant
Last Place of Employment Milner's Carriage Works, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings $ 15.00 per week
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info June 25th, 1897, Fulham, London, England
When Enlisted April 2nd, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 22.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Ellen Knight, Chatham

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