Private Arthur Tapner left Halifax with the 186th. Battalion March 26th, 1917, and proceeded to France September 9th, 1917, serving with the 1st. Battalion in the field. He received gunshot wounds in the right hand August 9th, 1918 at Amiens, was admitted to Queen Mary Military Hospital, Whalley, Lancashire, transferred to Elleslie Auxiliary Hospital, Black-burn, and convalesced at Epsom, Surrey. He returned to the 4th. Reserve Battalion, Witley, in November, was sent to Rhyl, Wales, and left for Canada December 12th, 1918, arriving at Halifax December 20th, 1918.

Private Arthur Tapner received his discharge January 10th, 1919, due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim Freedom Library

Height	5' 3"1/2
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	33
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	London, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Painter for Self
Average Earnings	$25.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	December 13th, 1913, Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	February 14th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Mildred Tapner, Chatham, Children- Arthur Tapner, - Baby

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