| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 1100083 |
| Unit # | 91st Bn., 256th Railway Construction Bn. Canada – England and France |
Regimental number: 1100083. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5482 – 16, Item: 522289, PDF: – B5482-SO16. Date of Birth: 22/11/1898 at Hindsford, England. Son of Mrs. Sarah Ann Leach of 26 Albeourarle Ave., Off Beach Road, Hamilton, ON. (father Peter Leach) -28/03/18 (mother). A single nickle-plater , living at 33 Princess St., East, Chatham, ON. Vaccinated-Yes. Member of 91st Regt. for 9 months. Attestation: 16/02/1917 at Chatham, ON. to 256th Railway Construction Bn. Canada – England and France. (9 mths. w/91st Rgt.) – Attestation: 16/02/1917 at Chatham, ON. (present address – 31 Princess St. East, Chatham, ON.
Apparent Age: 19 yrs. 2 mths., Height: 5’ 5 ½ “, Girth: 35 ½”, weight: 145#, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Brown. “Fit”, 16/02/17 at Chatham, On. – Sailed from Halifax per S. S. Missanabri 28/03/17 arrived 7/04/17overseas.
256th Rly – Construction Bn. 16/02/17 disembarked 7/04/17 overseas – 10th Rly Tps. To France – date of service: 17/06/17. 2 Cas. Clear Stn. VDG (C.R. I) – 51 Gen. Hospital – Estaples 3/04/18. Disc. 23/05/18 – from 51 – Estaples 3/04/18. Disc: 23/05/18 – 51 Gen. – Elaples – New disease super training at 51 Gen. – Estaples:- 23/05/18 – Forfeits field allowance used as stoppage of pay at the rate of 50 cents while in hospital with VGD from 3/04/18 to 23/05/18 (51 days) 21/06/18 – (Medical Issues) C2 – GSW Buttock and Right Arm. 20/06/18 – 6th Con. Depot – Staples 20/06/18 – Discharge 19/10/18.
19/03/1919 TOS – HMS. No.2 Dist. – Toronto – Discharge 20/03/1919. Served with 10th Bn., 30/03/19 at Toronto., ON. DVA: 1078-J-15 – Specialist.
RETIREMENT:- 30/03/19 at Toronto, ON. Demob. – Sapper British War and Victory medals. Veteran Affairs 26/05/1953 at Knotty Ash Camp – Liverpool, England 19/02/19.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5482 – 16, LAC Search, BHC |
| Height | 5'5 1/2" |
| Weight | 145 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 19 yrs. 2 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 22/11/1898 in England. |
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