| Rank | Private, Corporal |
| Service # | 3138192 |
| Unit # | 1st, WOR |
Regimental number: 3138192. Rg 150, Accession: 1992/93/166, Box: 9260-14, Item: 249268, PDF: B9260-SO14. Present address: R.R.#1 Bearline, Kent Co. , ON. MSA # 707908AC, Date of Birth: 28/08/1897 at Bearline, Kent Co. ON. A single farmer, son of John Steen (father) of R. R. # 1 Bearline. Medical at Chatham, ON. 11/10/17. Attestation: 11/06/18 at London, ON. to 1st Batt. – WOR. TOS: 12/06/18 MEDICALLY UNFIT.
Age: 20 yrs., 10 Mths., Height: 5’ 10”, Girth: 36”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Eyes: 30/20, Hearing: Normal, Weight: 143#. Linear scar 2” above left eye; A linear scar outer side of Right knee.
The Chatham officer states that he expects to be able to join his Battery in France. He was very optimistic about the results of the war. He was confined to a hospital in Italy.
W.E. McKEOUGH had reported that Cpl. LaMarsh written in December 15thfrom ‘Somewhere in FRANCE. He had just come out of the trenches after a long period of heavy fighting. It was expected to be next week or the week following weekend.
The CDN 26/11/14 “This is the life,” states “Clayt” reports who was went to the CDN contingent. In letters to a number of the local boys. He was having a fine time and advises all the boys and have a fine time.
Lieut. Clayton LaMarsh, after three years of military service expects to return to Canada on a “Well earned furlough some time during the present this year. Lieut. LaMarsh was serving in Italy with the Imperial forces.
He had enlisted with the First Contingent – served on the Western front with the water detail. Some months ago he crossed to England where he took a commission in the Imperial army and was transferred to Italy. CDP: 14/05/18.
Due to Pneumonia 20/06/18. Treatment for pneumonia at London Military Hospital to 14/08/18 and after 56 day was transferred to Guelph Convalescence Hospital 14/08/18 to 17/09/18 “Discharged being Medically Unfit for further service although fit for employment in civil life 14/08/18 to 5/09/18 still had a cough. He was paid $97.80 and no charge for his kit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | LAC |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 143 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 20 yrs. 10 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
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