| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 213327 |
| Unit # | 99th Bn., 18th Bn. |
| Resident | Wheatley |
Regimental number: 213327. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9519 – 40, Item: 272414, PDF:- B9519-SO40. Date of Birth: 16/02/1897 in Lancashire, England. N of K: Marshall Loyst (friend) of Wheatley, Romney Twsp., Kent Co. (friend) A single labourer living in Wheatley. Vaccinated. Attestation: 16/12/1915 at Leamington, Essex Co., ON to 99th Bn. 16/12/15. He was underage 4/01/17.
Age: 18 yrs. (actual 17 years old) Hugh: 5’ 2”, Girth: 37”, Weight: 127 lb. to 142 lb., Complexion Dark, Eyes Blue, Hair : Light-Brown. Medical Exam: “Fit” 16/12/1915 at Leamington, ON. to 99th Bn. No other marks. Jan. 1916 to June – Embarked at Halifax NS. 31/05/16 arrived in France 24/11/17 Unit sailed 31/05/16 aboard S.S. Olympic 31/05/16. 99th Bn. Jan. 1916 0 to June – Unit sailed 31/05/16/ – S.S. Olympic 31/05/16. Arv. In France 24/11
Myalgia – Can Hosp. 8/04/17 to 28/04/17, Discharged. Tattoo on forearm
Discharged Certificate : Served in England and France with 18th Bn. 10/04/19. TOS from 18th – Witley Proceeded to England – Proceeded to Discharge 24/05/19 – Demobilization. Res. After discharge:- GPO Wheatley, ON. 34/05/19. Shorncliffe- under age – Boy, good general health 26/08/16 – Underage at 17 years and undersized 5 ft.
18/08/18 WIA 24/08/18. 19/08/18 received a GSW – 2 Can Rames 17/09/18 to reinforcement. 19/10/18 – with 18th G. H Cawees. 12 Cdn. Aubrmorie – 20/11/18. Dire Run – Estaples. Adm. 2 Comd. – Dep. – Rouen 19/08/18. GSW to Face 9/04/17, Can Mil. Hastings 9/04/17 Hyper of Lymp (Glands) 28/04/17.
This boy seems to be in good general health.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9519 – 40, LAC Search, BHC |
| Height | 5'2" |
| Weight | 127 lbs. to 142 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 18 yrs. (Actual 17 yrs.) |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Birthplace | 16/02/1897 in Lancashire, England |
| Next of Kin | Marshall Loyst (friend) of Wheatley, Romney Twsp., Kent Co. |
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