Smith, Roland James (R. J.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 3138359
Resident Bear Line
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Corporal Roland James Smith Trained in London until September 4th, 1918, when he was transferred to the Signallers’ Section of the Siberian Forces, Ottawa, leaving for Victoria B.C. September 30th, 1918, thence overseas, transferring to the 260th. Battalion Headquarters company, of Siberia. he transferred to Mechanical Transport Section of the Canadian Army Service Corps in February 1919 and arrived at Victoria. B.C. May 28th, and London Ontario June 8th, 1919.

Discharged at London June 11th due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (12-06-1919)
Height 5' 10"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 21
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace 6th. Con. Dover Township
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Farming on Father's Farm
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted June 12th, 1918
Where Enlisted London, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- james A. Smith, R. R. 1 Bear Line, Mother- Mrs. Frances Smith, Sister- Verna Smith

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