Regimental number: 334617 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6733 – 46, Item: 146903, PDF:- B6733-SO46.  Date of Birth 28/09/1900 at Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON. Son of Mrs. Ella MacDonald of Wallaceburg,  brother of Dean who was with the RFC. A single student living in Wallaceburg. Attestation: 11/12/1917 at London, ON. (his attestation showed a birth date of 1898) to 63^rd Batt. CFA. In fact he was 17 years born 28 Sept. 1900 when discharged. Do you understand the terms of your engagement (Yes.) Attestation: 11/12/1917 at London, ON. 

Apparent Age: 19 yrs., 2 mths. Height: 5’ 5”, Weight 132 #, Girth: 35 1/2”, Complexion: Light, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark Brown, Eye sight: 20/20 and Hearing R/L  Normal. Considered “Fit” at London, ON. O/C CFA. TOS: 13/12/17 to 63^rd Depot Battery 15/12 – 13/12/17 AWL: 26/12/17 

CAMC Mil. Hospital – London – Laryngitis 3/01/18. 8/01/18 Duty Disc. 15/01/18 – contracted Scarlet Fever – Disc. 21/02/18. CAMC Mil. Hosp. – London – Tonsillitis – Disc. 20/03/18  

1918 Jan. to Apr. – Discharged Under Age 2/04/1918 – Closed by payment. “Discharged 5/04/1918 a/c being a minor. Date of Birth:- Sept. 28^th 1900 – Authority HQ I.D. 30-M-890.  D: 2/4/18. Rank: Gnr. 63^rd Depot 11/12/1917 – Disc from Service 5 Apr. 1918 (D of B: 28/09/1900 – 17 yrs. 6 mos.)” Yes. Would add in $2.17 and date of birth 28 Sept. 1900. Affidavit by mother received stating this soldiers age to be 17 born Sept. 28/1900.  

Found in No Return Ticket” – A. Mann.  Likely wanted to join up so his brother would be proud of him. JRH. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6733 – 46

Height	5' 5"
Weight	132 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	19 yrs. 2 mths.
Complexion	Light
Hair	Dark Brown
Birthplace	28/09/1900 at Wallaceburg, ON.

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