Private Orval Smith trained with the 186th. Battalion in Canada, and left for overseas March 26th, 1917. He was stationed at Bramshott Camp until August 25th, 1917, when he proceeded to France to the 18th. Battalion. At Passchendaele, November 10th, 1917, he was taken prisoner by the Germans and retained until after the Armistice was signed. He was returned to England December 10th, 1918.

Private Orval Smith received his discharge February 27th, 1919, due to demobilisation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (14-03-1918)

Height	5' 7 1/2''
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	22
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Orford County
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Michigan Central Railway
Average Earnings	$50.00 per month
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	March 14th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Muirkirk, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Thomas Whitesell, Highgate

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