Pte. William J. Merriam trained in Canada with the 186th Battalion, going overseas in March 1917. after a short training at Bramshott he proceeded to France, transferring to the 18th Battalion. He served with this unit until he was taken sick Feb 27th 1918 when he was transferred to Field Ambulance, went to Casualty Clearing Station Whitley and remained there until cessation of hostilities, Left for Canada Dec 16th 1918.

Discharged at London Jan 21st 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (21-12-1918), Blenheim Freedom Library, Harwich Womens Institute Book - Kent OGS Room, C-K Library, Chatham

Height	5'8"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	27
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Harwich Township
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Farming in Harwich Township
Average Earnings	$ 600.00 per year
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	June 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 10.00 per month
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. William Merriam, Kent Centre. Sister- Miss Maggie Merriam, Mrs. Charles Nichola, Mrs. Henry Steemman, Mrs. Blake Mourers.

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