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Rank Private
Service # 2458345
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident Bothwell

Regimental number: 2458345. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10023 – 45, Item: 295494, PDF:- B10023-SO45. Present address: Dutton.  Date of Birth: 14/08/1899 at Bothwell, Zone Twsp., Kent Co., ON. (actual age – 17 yrs.) Son of William and Jeanette, both of Dutton. Walker of Dutton, (mother) A framer. (single)  ON. A single farmer living at Dutton. Attestation: 8/11/1917 at St. Thomas, ON. Not insured. Previous Military training having “Joined CDF to 25th Bn. G.H.W.

“ Discharged “ under age (c) K.R.&D. – Date of Birth 4/08/1899 – Authority 30-W-510 1st. Bn. WOR.   

Apparent Age: 18yrs. Height: 5’ 4”, Girth: 32”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dark Brown. Vision Rt, & Lt. – 20/15 , Hearing: Normal, Weight: 130# (actual weight- 105. A tattoo of ships anchor on his left arm. Medically “Fit” 11/08/1917 at St. Thomas, ON. – Central Training 2458345 – Pte., 25th Regt. O/S to 1st Div. WOR.  “Under development – Chest 32”.26/11/17 – 14/12/17 contracted Tonsillitis for 19 days 

Last Payment 30/03/18 from 1/03/18 – “Cause of Discharge. “ Discharge :Minor” – 30/03/18.  

“This man is underage. Slight build and under developed, otherwise healthy. Heart, lungs and other organs – normal. The Medical Board agreed. 20 Category “A” – IV 22/03/18. Discharge Date: 30/03/18 at London, ON. 

  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10023 – 45, LAC Search
Height 5' 4"
Weight 130 lbs. (actual 105 lbs.) lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 18 yrs.
Complexion Fair
Hair Dark Brown
Birthplace 14/08/1899 at Bothwell, Zone Twsp., Kent Co., ON.

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