Private Walter Pilbeam enlisted at Chatham May 29, 1916 in the 186th Battalion and trained with that unit in Canada until March 1917.

He was rejected for the front line troops on account of his height and was transferred to 122nd Forestry Battalion with which he went overseas June 1917. After landing he proceeded to France July 1917 and joined the 49th Canadian Forestry Coy. He remained with that unit until Feb 1919 when he was sent to Sunningdale Camp in Windsor Great Park and stayed on permanent fatigue until the end of August when he embarked on the S.S. Adriatic en route for Canada.

Discharged at London Sept 16th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim News Tribune (28-06-1916), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990

Height	5'1"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	22
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark
Race	White
Birthplace	Sussex, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Norris Mallory, Blenheim, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 3.50 per day
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	May 26th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Joseph Pilbeam, Blenheim.

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