Private A.J. Blackburn left Chatham for overseas March 22nd, 1917, with the 186th. Battalion, and was stationed at Bramshott Camp. He crossed to France June 17th, 1917, transferring to the 18th. Battalion. During the attack at Passchendale Private Blackburn was wounded in the right arm and right leg, and admitted to Hospital at Leporte, and later to the Base Hospital.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily News (08-09-1945)

Height	5' 9"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	21
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Baptist
Last Place of Employment	International Harvester Company, Chatham, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$10.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	February 14th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Annie C. Blackburn, Chatham, Ontraio.

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