Regimental number: 845346. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9049–SO13. Date of Birth: 30/06/1868 at Frontenac Co., ON. N of K: Mrs. Ellen Deyo of R. R. #  5 Wallaceburg, ON. A single mechanic, living at R. R. # 5 Wallaceburg. Attestation: 22/03/1916 at Sombra, Lambton Co., ON. to the 149^th Bn., SGT. (Enlisted as Pte.)

Source: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9049-13 Item #: 237414 PDF: B9049-S013
Date of birth/place: June 30, 1868 in Frontenac County, ON. Address: R R 5 Wallaceburg ON. Next of Kin/relationship: Mrs. Ellen Deyo (sister) of the same address. Next of kin/relationship: Mrs. Ellen Deyo (sister) of the same address. Additional family info: sister, Trade/Calling: Mechanic.  Married: no., Church: Methodist.

Apparent Age: 45, Complexion:  Fair, Eyes:  Blue, Hair: Brown with Grey.

Additional info:  Large scar on forehead spreading over the nose.  He also complained of having “flat feet” – which could have been from ill-fitting shoes, or going barefoot.  His foot pain eventually turned into leg pain, which bothered him well into adulthood. 

Events during service: Reported to have had very good conduct during his time in the war.
June, 1916 He was promoted to Pioneer Sgt. He served in Canada.
Discharge: Being medically unfit through causes not due to military service.  His discharge was confirmed on March 2, 1917 in London Ontario

Being medically unfit through causes not due to military service.  His discharge was confirmed on March 2, 1917 in London Ontario.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9049 – 13, LAC Search

Eye Colour	Blue
Age	45 yrs.
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown with Grey
Birthplace	30/06/1868 at Frontenac Co., ON.
Next of Kin	Mrs. Ellen Deyo of R. R. # 5 Wallaceburg, ON.

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