| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 845322 |
| Resident | Walpole Island |
Regimental number: 845322 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8872 – 12, Item : 227112 PDF: B8872-S012
Date of Birth 07/10/1897 at Walpole Island, ON. N of K: Eliza Shipman of Walpole Island, mother. A 1 daughter – I. Shipman (8 months), father Adam Shipman. Single trapper living on Walpole Island. Married: Yes – Irene Shipman. Age: 22, Tattoo on left forearm of a lady’s chest along with the initials “S.T.S.” Complexion, eyes, hair: Dark, Brown, Black
A single trapper living on Walpole Island Attestation: 4/02/1916 at Port Lambton, ON. to 149th Bn. Found in “No Return Ticket” by A. Mann.
Had Gonorrhea in Sept. 1917. In hospital for 20 days. Discharged as recovered. Had Gonorrhea again in Nov. 1917. In hospital 47 days. Discharged as recovered. Has never troubled him since.
Private Samuel Shipman left for overseas January 18th, 1918, with the 149th, Battalion and proceeded to France April 18th, 1918, to the 50th. Battalion.
February 6, 1918 on the S.S. Scotian, he arrived in England. February 18, 1918 Taken on strength on the 4th reserve in Bramshott. June 18, 1918 Struck off strength to the 50th Bn in the field
August 14, 1918 Wounded in the field (Gunshot wound to the left hand) resulting in partial loss of function of left hand – Amiens, France.
August 25, 1918 On com. 2nd CCD in Bramshott. November 26, 1918 Struck off strength to CEF in Canada. November 26, 1918 Struck off strength to CEF in Canada
Earnings: $15.00/month
Discharge: January 11, 1919 Discharged from HMS Medically unfit.
Private Samuel Shipman received his discharge January 11th, 1919, due to demobilisation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (26-08-1918), Legion Magazine - Last Post From the Royal Canadian Legion Publication On-line, No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, Date Deceased (25-01-1988), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8872 – 12 |
| Height | 5' 6'' |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 22 yrs. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Black |
| Race | Indian |
| Birthplace | 07/10/1897 at Walpole Island, ON. |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Last Place of Employment | Farmer, Walpole Island |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Info | April 23rd, 1916, Walpole Island, Ontario |
| When Enlisted | July 10th, 1917 |
| Where Enlisted | London, Ontario |
| Next of Kin | Eliza Shipman of Walpole Island. |
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