Private James Wilfred Thomas deserted from the 186th. Battalion but was reinstated with a Forestry Draft in Ottawa going overseas about the first of December 1917. After training at Shorncliffe he crossed to France March 12th, 1918, attached to the 44th. Forestry Battalion.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002

Height	5' 6''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	18
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Auburn
Race	White
Birthplace	Sombra, Ontario
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	Wallaceburg Glass Factory
Average Earnings	$2.50 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	May 25th, 1917, Northville, Michigan
When Enlisted	March 10th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Wallaceburg, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$5.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Myria Thomas, Chatham, Mother- Mrs. Emma Thomas, Wallaceburg

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