Rank | Private |
Service # | 3314041 |
Unit # | 2nd Depot Battalion, C.O.R., 8th Reserve Battalion, 78th Battalion |
Resident | Chatham |
Private John Justin Reid went overseas in February 1918, training with the 8th Reserve Battalion at Witley Camp until September 1918, when he crossed to France drafted to the 78th Battalion. He was gassed September 30th, 1918, Receiving treatment at High Barnet Hospital, London, N, England.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (09-10-1918), Chatham Daily News (25-03-1919) |
Height | 5'10" |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Age | 20 |
Complexion | Fair |
Hair | Brown |
Race | White |
Birthplace | Chatham Township |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Last Place of Employment | Lane Jewelery Store, Welland, Ontario. |
Marital Status | Single |
When Enlisted | January 3rd, 1918 |
Where Enlisted | Niagara Falls, Ontario. |
Next of Kin | Father- Alfred Reid, Chatham. Mother- Mrs. Mabel L. Reid. |
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