| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880840 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn. CEF |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 880840. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6120 – 2. Item No.-190930, PDF: B6120-S002. Of 218 Queen St.Chatham, ON. Date of Birth: 14/08/1897 at London, England. N of K:- Son of Arthur Mepstead c/o Mrs. Mauser, 21 Armada St., London, SE, England. A single labourer living at 218 Queen St., Chatham, ON. Attestation: 3/11/1916 at Chatham, ON to 186th Bn. Vaccination-Yes. No previous Military experience. Attestation : 3/11/1916 – Attestation: 3/11/16 at Chatham, ON. 3/11/1916
Apparent Age: 18 yrs. 3 mths., Height: 5’ 4”, Girth: 34”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown (Scar in lobe of Left Ear.” ‘Fit’ 2/11/1916 @ Chatham, ON 3/11/1916 – To 186th Bn. CEF.
ILLEGALLY ABSENT: 1916 – 22 Mar. 1917 “DESERTER” – 18/04/17 – not closed – Chatham, ON 2/11/16 – to Mrs. Eliza Mauser – 21 Prince N. Armada St., Deptford, London, S.E. – England. 27/02/1917 – 186th O/S. – CEF.
LAST PAY Certificate:- 880840 – No. I.S.s Coy – Struck off as DESERTER – 2/05/17 – EFFECTIVE 18/04/17. Deficiencies of Kit of $75.00 – 3/11/16 – D.0.84. – 31/05/17 at London, ON. (weight – 145#) – Chatham. 13/11/16 Medical Board – Son of Arthur Mepstead c/o Mrs. Mauser, 21 Armada St., London, SE, England – 6/11/1916. 8/06/1917 – Discharge: DESERTER – Authority: D.O.11 – A538 d/2-05-17. Noted 19/06/17 – 21/03/17 – 186thBn. AWOL – 2/05/17 – SOS – DESERTER.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6120 - 2, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'4" |
| Weight | 145 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 18 yrs. 3 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 14/08/1897 at London, England. |
| Next of Kin | Arthur Mepstead (Father) c/o Mrs. Mauser, 21 Armada St., London, SE, England |
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