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Rank Private
Service # 880542
Unit # 186th Bn., 4th Bn.
Resident Chatham Twsp.

Regimental number: 880542. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7524 – 17 Item: 552562, PDF:- B7524-SO17. Present address: Grand Ave., Chatham, ON.    Date of Birth: 01/09/1883 in Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON. N of K: W. A. Ward (friend) of Grand Ave., Chatham, ON. – Friend.  A labourer living at his friends. Vaccinated – Yes. Attestation: 14/03/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. transferred to 4th Pioneer Bn. 30/04/16 – Transfer 11/05/16.     

Apparent Age: 32 yrs. 6 mths. Height: 5’ 6”, Girth: 34”, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. Medical Exam: “Fit” 15/03/16 at Chatham, ON. to 186th. TOS: 4/07/16 (27/03/16 – 26/04/16 – 4th Pioneer Bn.  S.O.S. Illegally absent DESERTER – Close by charges.

Medical History: 15/03/16 at Chatham, Chatham Twsp., Kent Co. 32yrs. Weight:- 145 # 

16/05/16 4th Pioneer from 186th AWL – Since 10/05/16 at St. Andrews 27/04/16 . Absent frpm 10/05/16 by C of D. held 12/06/16. SOS. DESERTER.              

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7524 - 17, LAC Search
Height 5'6"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 32 yrs. 6 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace 01/09/1883 in Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON.
Next of Kin W. A. Ward (friend) of Grand Ave., Chatham, ON.

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