| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 3137769 |
| Unit # | 1st, W.O.R. |
| Resident | Blenheim |
Regimental number: 3137769 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9903 – 20, Item: 622053, PDF:- B9903, Date of Birth 04/05/1883 at Blenheim, ON. Kent C., ON. Son of George VanDusen (father) of Blenheim, ON. A single labourer living at Blenheim, ON. MSA 704575 AC, No military training. Medical at Chatham, ON.31/10/1917, Category ‘D’ Attestation: 11/06/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR
Apparent age: 35 yrs. 1 mth., Height: 5’ 4 ½”, Girth: 35 “. Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Vision 20/20, Hearing: L &R – normal both. Attestation: 11/06/18. Reported MEDICALLY UNFIT – 21/06/18.
C.A.M.C – 6/06/18 Urethrelist Sappurotwg – Scrotum. Duty 17/06/18 “Discharge Cetificate at London, ON. 11/06/18 “No longer – medically fit for war service although fit for employment in civil life.” 24/06/1
1st WOR. MILITARY Dist. No. 1, ID: 30-V-68 – 19/06/18, “Character and Conduct : Good. Medical report – “Enclosed herewith Medical Board Proceeding held in the case of marginally noted soldier who was discharged on 24th June, 1918 as medically unfit for further service. Was hospitalized 6/06/18 to 17/06/18 (VDG) = Gonorrhoea – Partial loss of function urinary organs , About two years age Urethral discharge in perineum about one year ago. Broke down with formation of fistulae. Probable duration – PERMANENT Category E.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9903 - 20, LAC search |
| Height | 5'4 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 35 yrs. 1 mth. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 04/05/1883 at Blenheim, ON. |
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