Private Shine was attached to the Machine Gun Section of the 70th battalion going overseas Apr. 21, 1916.

He was drafted to France June 16 to reinforce the 58th battalion, CEF Lewis Machine Gun Section.

While heading for the Somme, he was fatally wound in the trenches Sept. 18, 1916, being admitted to Rouen Hospital where he died of wounds Sept. 21, 1916.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (21-09-1916), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Chatham Daily Planet (22-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (23-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (11-10-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (27-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919)
Supplemental Information	Father: Edward Shine, Chatham Mother: Mrs. Annie Shine

Height	5'9"
Eye Colour	brown
Age	21
Complexion	fresh
Hair	brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Brighton, England
Religion	Anglican
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Aug. 16, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, ON

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