| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 54251 |
| Unit # | 60th Rifles, 18 Batt. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 54251. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7810 – 11, Item: 573915, PDF:- B7810-SO11. Date of Birth: 29/02/1885 at Chatham, ON. N of K: Peter Pickard and Martha of Goulias Bay, Algoma, ON. A single Marine fireman. Served 2 yrs. with 60th Rifles, Moose Jaw, SASK. Attestation: 23/02/1915 at London, ON. to 18th Bn. LAC search.
Apparent Age: 30 yrs., Height: 5’ 5”, Girth: 37”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Blonde, Weight: 145 #. He had one Aacc. Left Forearm. Medical: 23/02/15 at London, ON. “Fit” to 18th Bn.
Sailed from Halifax, NS. aboard the S.S. Grampian embarked 28/04/14. Arrived in England 29/04/15. Disembarked in Boulogne, France. 15/09/15. Embarked 18/09/15. Joined the 18th Bn. Cdn. Inf.
It might be said that Pte. Pickard had a problem with authority:
27/05/16 – 14 days F.P. No.1
1/06/16 – with 18th Bn. sentenced 14 days “Field Punishment” No.1.
19/07/16 – Forfeit 3 days pay AWL. – Remanded 8 per week.
6.08/16 – Forfeit 6 days of pay.
24/08/16 – 8 days F.P. No.1 for being AWOL.
4/09/16 – AWL. 5 days forfeit pay
PICKARD, WILLIAM ROSCOE; Initials: W. R., Nationality: Canadian
Rank: Private, Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment)
Unit Text: 18th Bn.
Age: 28, KIA – Date of Death: 15/09/1916, Service No: 54251.
Additional information: Son of Peter and Martha Pickard, of Goulais River, Ontario.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL
Eligible for the 1914/1915 Star. To Peter T. Pickard, Goulais River, P.O., ON. Memorial Scroll received 7/12/20 and the Memorial Plaque (aka the Death Penny) 12/01/20.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7810 – 11 |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 28, KIA - Date of Death: 15/09/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 30 yrs |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Blonde |
| Birthplace | 29/02/1885 at Chatham, ON. |
| Next of Kin | Peter Pickard of Goulias Bay, Algoma, ON. |
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