| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 675187 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Regimental number: 675187. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7520 – 38, Item: 542947, PDF:- B7520-SO38. Date of Birth: 17/04/1884 on the Isle of Wright, England. Parents: Alfred Owen, 9 Bronte St., Keighly, Yorkshire, England, Mother : Anne. Married to Next of Kin: to Mary, (wife) they were living in Blenheim, ON. where he worked as a labourer. Percy had no military training before enlistment. Attestation: 14/01/1916 at 683 Canterbury St., Woodstock, ON. to 186th Bn.
Apparent Age:- 31 yrs. Height: 5’ 6 ½”, Girth: – 36”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. Tattoo VR on left forearm. Vaccinated – Yes. Medical “Fit” 14/01/16 at Woodstock, ON. to 186th Bn. CEF:- 1901/16. No Military training. Attestation: 14/01/16. Present address: Blenheim, ON.
Pte. Owen was was listed on the “Particulars of Family of an Officer or Man Enlisted”:- ie: Service No. 675817 s/b 675187, ‘Owen’ should be Percy not Charles.
1st Bn. France, 22/04/17. Embarked from Halifax sailed aboard the S.S. Lapland 30/10/16 as 168 Batt., 14/01/16 to Nov. unit sailed 30/10/16. “Theatre of Service – UK, personnel “ Disembarked at Liverpool – Transfer to 12th Batt. – West Sandling 5/12/16, TOS. 12th Bn. West Sandling . TOS 4TH RES. 4/01/17.
Arv. in FRANCE 22/04/17. ARV. – FIELD – 30/04/17 . Percy was granted a 14 days leave to England – 28/01/18 – returned 13/02/18. Proceeded to England 25/03/19 – Proceeded to Canada.
Date of Discharge – 24/04/1919. (noted 12/04/21 – Owen P. – 1st Bn. “Chronic Otitis Media Supperativa – had from Childhood. Place of origin, England. “No infectious disease.” Deafness and discharge – right ear.” Deafness and discharge right ear.” Dated from childhood – “Discharge from right ear ‘aptoa few days ago.” Left ear discharged for a long time.” Before enlistment serious – Persistent. Can return to occupation.
After his return he attended the Institute of Public Health – Capt. Dr. Keillor. Rec’d 9/07/19 during his Physical Exam. Fluids in his ears – App. Cloudy, with sediment – slight , Odor: Fresh, Color: Normal – not noted of reason? It was noted that Percy had ear problems from enlistment to discharge. It was noted 24/01/17 at Westcliffe. Percy had Def. Hearing: “Have examined the marginally named man and find him suffering from chrome patarrhal Improves to 22 and 25 feet on treatment. Fit for category A1, returned here only a week while in England for treatment. J. A. Stewart – Captain – CAMC. for o/c Westcliffe Hospital. – On demobilization medically – general service. (24/04/1919) TOS No.1 Dist. Depot – recurrent.
“Proceeding on Discharged: 24/04/19. “Demobilization medically unfit for general service.” 34yrs. 5’9”, Weight: 161# (Service 3yrs. 78 days) 14/01/16 – 1/11/16 Can. 1-11/16 to 21/04/17 – England 21/04/17 to 25/03/19 in France.
Dept. of Veterans – Death Notification1/02/1974. Owen, Percy, 675187 VI – Date of Death: 14/01/1974. Place not stated (WSR-DASG).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7520 – 38, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'6 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 31 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Birthplace | 17/04/1884 on the Isle of Wright, England |
| Next of Kin | Mrs. Mary Owen, Wife living in Blenheim |
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