Naylor, John (J.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 400751
Unit # 33rd Battalion, 18th Battalion
Resident Cedar Springs
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Pte. John Naylor trained with the 33rd Battalion at London until December 5th, 1915, proceeding to Quebec for further training. He left for overseas March 17th, 1916, crossing to France May 16th, 1916, transferring to the 18th Battalion. He served continually with that unit through all engagements except Paschendale  ( being out 2 weeks sick) until Feb 1919 when he was invalided from Germany to England where he remained until May 1919.

Discharged May 1919 due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily News (17-05-1919), Chatham Daily News (19-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (20-05-1919)
Height 5'9"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 29
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace Gargrave, Yorks, England
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Farming at Cedar Springs
Average Earnings $ 3.00 per day
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info May 18th, 1907, Skipton, Yorks, England.
When Enlisted March 10th, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 23.50 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Glakys Naylor, Chatham. Children- Leonard Naylor, George Naylor, Ethel Naylor, Kathleen Naylor.

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