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Rank Private
Service # 3139599
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident Blenheim

Regimental number: 3139599. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6358 – 42, Item: 176428, PDF: – B6358-SO42. Date of Birth: 21/02/1897 at Blenheim, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of John Edward Morgan (Father) of 227 Windsor Ave., Windsor, ON. A single machine operator living at his father’s home. MSA 731807 AC. Attestation: 1/08/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. No previous Military services – None – 1/08/1918.

Apparent age: 21 yrs. 5 mths., Height: 5’ 8 ¼” , Girth: 35”, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown. R.E.D. 20/60 – LED:- with  20/30, Hearing: Normal on both ears. Weight: 140#,  1/08/18 at London, ON. Demobilized: 21/12/18. 1st Btt., 23/02/18 – Reg. No. 23/02/18. 14/01/19 Discharged (Ro. 1328) at the Windsor Armories – Windsor, ON.

Last Pay: 2/16/17 – “Discharged” – $62.55 at 29/01/18 at London, ON. (A).

Transferred to O/s. Can. Eng. – 14/08/18 – DISCHARGED :- Consequence of DEMOBILIZATION. 14/01/18. Scar 4” long lumbar from childhood. One enlistment eye 20/60 and 20/80.Disability from service – due to Vision issues. CANADA ONLY.  Demobilized in accordance with R.O. – Hos. 1328 and 1420. Disc. Date: 15/01/19 at London, ON. – Mil. Dist. #1 I.D.102-M-416, d. 14/01/19. 15/01/19.   

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6358 – 42, LAC Search
Height 5'8 1/4"
Weight 140 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Brown
Age 21 yrs. 5 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace 21/02/1897 at Blenheim, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON.

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