Pte. William Peet left for overseas with the 1st Contingent September 29th, 1914, and trained at Salisbury Plains. He crossed to France February 8th, 1915, with the 1st Battalion. At the Battle of St. Julien April 23rd, 1915, he received wounds in the thigh, was admitted to hospital in Boulogne, and three weeks later to hospital in Lester, England. After three months convalescence in Nottingham he was sent to train with the 9th Reserve Battalion at Lower Dibgate, then to the 36th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling, but being unfit for active service was returned to Canada December 15th, 1915.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (10-06-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (05-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (12-06-1918)

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	40
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Kent County
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	William Smith, Farmer, Woodstock.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	June 24th, 1901, Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	August 13th, 1914
Where Enlisted	Woodstock, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs.W. Peet, Chatham, Ontario

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