Private John Walter Miner served three years with the Middlesex Regiment.

Private John Walter Miner left for overseas with the 161st Battalion October 27th, 1916, and arrived in England November 8th, 1916. He proceeded to France November 18th, 1916 to the 58th Battalion. January 16, 1917 he received a promotion to Lance Corporal and served until admitted to hospital March 14th, 1917, suffering from neuritis. After ten months hospital treatment he was returned to Canada, arriving at Halifax January 8th, 1918. He continued hospital treatment at Guelph until his discharge.

Private John Walter Miner received his discharge March 10th, 1918, being medically unfit for further military service.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim Freedom Library

Height	5'9 1/2"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	30
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Dresden, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Farmer at Kippen, Ontario.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	April 6th, 1904, London, Ontario.
When Enlisted	December 16th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Clinton, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Myrtle Miner, Clinton. Parents- Mr. & Mrs. John Miner, Chatham.

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