Regimental number: 1036062. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 111 – 37,DOB: 14/10/1868 –  Present address: Walaceburg, P.O. address Huntley Twsp., Ottawa, ON. Next of Kin: Thomas Allen (brother) of Wallaceburg, P.O. North Branch 10/09/16.  Date of Birth: 14/08/1871 at Huntley Twsp., Carlton Co., ON. N of K.- James – Blacksmith.  Allen, (1^st cousin) of Almonte House, Wellington St., Ottawa.  A single Blacksmith, William was living at R. R. # 4 Wallaceburg, ON. with his brother Thomas. No previous Military training.  Attestation: 20/06/1916 or 2/10/1916 at Ottawa, ON. with the 238^th Forestry Bn.

Apparent age:  William was 55 yrs. or 48 yrs. of age when he enlisted. Height: 5’ 10 ½”, Girth: 39”, Weight  160#,  Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Grey – had a scar on his right leg. Medical “Fit”. 2/10/1916 at Willey Camp in England, age 48 yrs. when he embarked at Halifax 11/09/16, Disembarked :at Liverpool. 22/09/16 

Private W.J. Allen trained with the Kingston Volunteers as Private.

Medical at Armories with Debility – Arteries Calcauous – General condition Sclerosis, causes weakness (Single).   

He arrived in Liverpool, England (age 54 yrs.) on 22/09/16 and proceeded to Witley Camp from there he would go to Scotland where he worked at this trade as a blacksmith in a lumber camp. Examination at Sunningdale complaining of Myalgia in back and legs, also “Bleeding” Piles. He had poor defective eye-sight. 20/07/17 – Then fit to return to Duty. 23/07/17 William contracted stiffness – left hip – Returned to his unit 25/07/17 – Discharge.

TOS Buxton – Embarked for Canada fro Liverpool 6/11/17. Cdn Forest Corp 3^rd Scottish – Gen. Glasgow for “Myalia” Disc, 25/07/17 Sailed from Liverpool aboard the S.S. Olympic 6/11/17 – Disposal. 

He was admitted to the Queen’s Mil. Hosp. – Admission.

Sent to Sunningdale to Buxton in Canada. Disc. 2 March 1918. Discharged 20/02/18 – Class 3 – Medically unfit . Last Pay:- $395.87 – Cheque # 8059.  

Private W.J. Allen received his discharge at Kingston, Ontario, February 25th, 1918, being medically unfit for further military service.  25/02/18 age 54 yrs. Date of Discharge : Being Medically unfit for further service. 

It was noted that Pte. Allen was Deceased 16/11/1939 (649-A-2865) 

   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 111 – 37., LAC

Height	5' 10.5"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	55
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Gray
Race	White
Birthplace	Huntley
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Wallaceburg, Ontario
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	June 20th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Ottawa, Ontario
Next of Kin	Brother- Thomas Allen, R.R. #4 Wallaceburg.

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