Regimental number: 2010565, Sapper CE. 7^th Engeers. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992 – 93/166, Box: 6076-42, Item: 200389, PDF: B6042. The son of address: R.R.#3, Chatham, Kent Co. Harwich Twsp, ON “Drumlochty Farm”. Next of Kin: Archibald, Sylvester Maynard (father) and Louisa M. (mother). A single farmer. Maud

Attestation: 30/05/1918 at London, ON. Age 20 years 1 mth. Height: 5’ 8”, Complexion: Fair. Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. Right eye: 60/20 Left: 40/20. Hearing Lt and Right 21. Medical at London, ON. 30/05/18.

Sapper Maynard was a Lieutenant in the COTC at the CAC Guelph.

He enlisted in Canadian Engineers at London in May 1918 and after a short training proceeded overseas to England in June 1918.  Date of service 29/09/18. Departed Canada 29/06/18, arrived in England 22/07/18 and to France 20/09/18. Donald Stewart was KIA 25/10/18 in France or Belgium. 

Buried at Raismes, Communial Cemetery, Nord, France. (1.A.4) 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Blenheim Cenotaph
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (06-01-1917), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (09-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (22-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (09-12-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (25-12-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Harwich Womens Institute Book - OGS Room, C-K Library, Chatham
Supplemental Information	Father: Mr. Archibald S. Maynard, Chatham Mother: Lousia M. Maynard Brothers: Malcolm L, Ian A. C. Sisters: Jean E, Marion L, Annie Laurie

Height	5'8"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	20 yrs. 1 mth.
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Harwich Township
Religion	Prebysterian
Last Place of Employment	Father's Farm
Average Earnings	500/yr
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	May 30, 1918
Where Enlisted	London ON

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