L/Cpl. John Walter Moody was promoted to Corporal while training in Canada, and went overseas June 27th, 1916. He served as Instructor while in England, and reverting to Private, crossed to France in August 1916. He was wounded by a bomb October 13th, 1916, and after Hospital treatment returned to his unit about four weeks later, attached to No.6 Machine Gun Section. December 3rd. 1916, he was gassed at Vimy Ridge, and admitted to Hospital in France and later in England.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (04-12-1914), Chatham Daily Planet (23-03-1918)

Height	6'1"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	37
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Gray
Race	White
Birthplace	Sheffield, England
Religion	Disciple
Last Place of Employment	Alexander Anderson, Stratton
Average Earnings	$ 4.00 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	May 2nd, 1900, Northwood, Ontario.
When Enlisted	December 14th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Rainy River, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 22.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Annie Moody, Chatham. Children- Alvin Lyle Moody, Edith May Moody, Graham Edward Moody.

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