Private Sydney Reissner left for overseas with a draft from the W.O.R. May 11th, 1918, and while on board was transferred to the Canadian Engineers. He arrived at Tilbury, England, May 24th, 1918, and six weeks later crossed to France to the 7th Battalion, Canadian Engineers. He served until after the Armistice was signed, and returned to Canada in March 1919.

Private Sidney Reissner received his discharge March 28th, 1919, due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010

Height	6'
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	28
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Mersea Township, Essex County.
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	R. W. Baxter
Average Earnings	$ 18.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	January 3rd, 1918
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Martin Reissner, Chatham. Mother- Mrs. Effie Reissner.

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