321 King Street West, Chatham, ON. Single. Reported leaving Chatham to return to his regiment in the United Kingdom. CDP 18/08/14.

Private Robert Smith was a verteran of the South African War and also served for five years in the 24th. Kent Regiment.

Private Robert Smith returned to England as a Reservist when war was declared leaving Chatham August 18th, 1914, and crossing to France early in September with the Imperials from which he received his discharge in August 1915. he returned to Canada in September 1915. two weeks after being in Chatham he re-enlisted with the 70th. Battalion, from which he was transferred to the 186th. Battalion going overseas March 26th, 1917, and proceeding to France with a draft for the 18th. Battalion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (18-08-1914), Dave Benson, Curator C-K Museum, Dave Benson, Curator C-K Museum

Height	5' 8''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	36
Complexion	Fresh
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Fulham, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Hadley Lumber Company, Chatham
Average Earnings	$15.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	August 1914
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Robert Smith, 1 Westmoreland Place, Fulham, London, England

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