| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 2010540 |
| Unit # | 1st, WOR |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 2010540. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9523 – 9, Item: 271129,PDF:-B9523-S009. Date of Birth: 21/08/1898 at Chatham, ON. Son of Joseph Taylor of 153 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. A single auto mechanic living at his father’s home. Vaccinated. Attestation: 29/05/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. He had no prior Military training.
Apparent Age: 19 yrs. 9 mths., Height: 5’ 4 ½”, Girth: 36”, Weight: 121#, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. Vision: 20/20; Hearing R&L – NORMAL. Medical 29/05/18 at London, ON. 4/06/18
Engineer’s Training 7/06/18 at Brockville. 12/06/18 admitted 12/06/18. – 19/06/18 – 19/06
Engine Train Depot – Enlisted at Toronto, ON. Single. Nof K: Mrs. Josephine Taylor, 153 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. (mother). SOS: 29/01/19 – Demob: 1357. Field Co. – Cdn Engineers – 28 May,1918 – 7 Jun.18 on draft. 7/06/18 – June pay-list. Att. at London, ON. 29/05/1918.
Base: Brockville re: VDG, Base 9/07/18 – Barriefield, Kingston. 24/07/18 and 27/05/18 VDG. “Venereal Disease – Case Sheet – GONORRHOES – Chronic – Admitted 24/07/18 Disc, 27/08/18.
Two attacks 1916 and at Detroit, Michigan Aug. 1917:- Was admitted to this hospital from St. Vincent de Paul – Hospital, Brockville where he received four weeks of treatment. On admission had slight pus discharge in mornings only whish cleared up on 22 Aug. No burning on urination – no pain. Smears show no pus nor Gonococci. [ 15 Aug. to 23 Aug ] 24/07/18
“Cured according to Bacteriological test:- Detroit, Michigan. 9/07/18 Date of Discharge: Admitted to Hospital: – Suffering pain and burning on urination / urethral discharge of a creamy purulent – Symptoms improved under treatment. – Transfer to Venereal Hospital – Kingston, ON. 19/06/18 – Gonorrhea, “ rapidly cleared under treatment
Discharge Cort. CE. 29/05/18 – Demobilization R.O.1328. 29/01/19 at Kingston – Gonorrhea 23/07/18 – 27/08/18
Ernest – “Indefinite leave without pay $107.00 day pay and allowance.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9523 – 9, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'4 1/2" |
| Weight | 121 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 19 yrs. 9 mths. |
| Complexion | Medium |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 21/08/1898 at Chatham, ON. |
| Next of Kin | Mrs. Josephine Taylor, 153 Langlouis Ave., Windsor, ON. (mother) |
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