Regimental number: 844937. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6126 – 14, Item: 191219, PDF: 6126-S014. Born in Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON. September 25, 1896   The son of Chas. Vanstone Meredith of Petrolia, Lambton Co., ON. A single farmer living at home.  Attestation: 15/01/1916 at Petrolia, ON to the 149^th Battalion, age 19 years. January 15, 1916 in Petrolia. 

Orma was reported absent on sick leave from 15/01/16 to 31/01/16. He was reported absent without leave 11/02/16 and classified as a “DESERTER”. His date of discharge was listed as13/09/1916 at London, ON.

Apparent age:  19 yrs., Height:  5’6 1/2″.

Orma was reported absent on sick leave from 15/01/16 to 31/01/16. He was reported absent without leave 11/02/16 and classified as a “DESERTER”. His date of discharge was listed as 13/09/1916 at London, ON.

He was PARDONED under the the GENERAL AMNESTY (1919) – “Being struck off as illegally absent since 13/09/1916. He was also charged $26.23 for his uniform and $65.30 paid.

Curator’s note: While searching through his full military file there was a listing for “13/07/16 – Hospitalized for 41 days with Measles.” Perhaps the date is wrong?  JRH.

He served in Canada; he never went overseas.

June 3, 1916 He was a patient in the London Hospital (in Canada) for the measles for 41 days
He was recorded as being struck off strength and illegally absent since September 13, 1916.
It appears as though his illness prevented him from serving for a prolonged amount of time – and also prevented him from going overseas.

Discharge: Declared illegally absent – Official date of discharge was September 13, 1916 from London, Ontario.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

LAC-FMF, email Dr. A. Miller (30/05/17)

Height	5'6 1/2"
Age	19 yrs.

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