| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 124739 |
| Unit # | RCAF, 70th Bn., 39th Bn., 64th Bn., 34th Bn. |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Regimental number: 124739, Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8743 – 6, Item: 219575, PDF:- B8743-SO06. Date of Birth 02/04/1898 at Talbotville, Elgin Co., ON. Son of Mrs. John Scoyne of Blenheim, ON. (Mother) A single labourer living in Blenheim. Vaccinated – Yes. No experience with Military. Attestation: 18/04/1916 at London, ON. to 70th Bn.
Apparent Age: 18 yrs, Height: 5’ 5 ½”, Girth: 34 ½”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Light Brown, Medical: 18/04/16 to London, ON. Being a Minor. “Discharge Depot Quebec 14/02 – Apr. 6 1916. Weight: 123#S. S. Lapland embarked from Halifax 26/04/18 . Disembarked 5/05/16 – 10/07/16 – 39th Bn. 7/12/16 to 39th Bn. 8/12/16 to 64th Bn. – Taken on Strength – 29/12/16 with 64th. Trans to 34th Bn. “Discharged to Canada – 1/05/16 – Discharged to Canada.
S. S. Lapland embarked from Halifax 26/04/18 . Disembarked 5/05/16 – 10/07/16 – 39th Bn. 7/12/16 to 39th Bn. 8/12/16 to 64th Bn. – Taken on Strength – 29/12/16 with 64th. Trans to 34th Bn. “Discharged to Canada – 1/05/16 – Discharged to Canada.
Unit Sailed – 24/04/16, 70th Bn. Can. Inf. – at England, 5/05/18. PO Chatham,ON. Arrived in England 5/05/16 – 10/07/16 to 39th Bn. 6/07/17. Taken on Strength – W. Sandling 6/o7/16. TOS 15/12/16 – Discharged 6/04/17 – 16/03/17 from Disc. 6/04/17 – at Blenheim, ON.
To Discharge: 6/04/17 – 70th Bn. 12/03/17 – 6/04/17 – Medical Report:- Invalid 26/09/16 “Under Age”.
“Man was born 2nd. May 1900 at Talbotville, ON. Came to England with the 70th Batt. CEF. On 6th May 1916 – Has been refused on drafts for FRANCE and was boarded by T.M.B. 12/09/16 and recommended for discharge by D of R & O. – Lack of Physical development. 27/03/17 for Canada,
Found at Blenheim Freedom Library, Blenheim, ON. Photograph found in “In Khaki – Blenheim”. Served in WWII in RCAF.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Blenheim Freedom Library, Blenheim News Tribune (24-05-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (13-09-1916), In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8743 – 6 |
| Height | 5'5 1/2" |
| Weight | 123 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 18 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Birthplace | 02/04/1898 at Talbotville, Elgin Co., ON. |
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