Bragg, John (J.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880009
Unit # 186th
Resident Blenheim
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Private John Bragg went overseas with the 186th. Battalion March 26th, 1917, and after training at Bramshott proceeded to France in June 1917, attached to the Special Machine Gun Corps of the 18th. Battalion. Remained with that unit until he returned to Canada.

Discharged at Toronto June 16th, 1919 due to demobilisation.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Blenheim News Tribune (10-11-1915), Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Blenheim Freedom Library
Height 5' 9"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 29
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace England
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Sectionman on Pere Marquette.
Average Earnings $1.75 per day
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted January, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Father- Henry Bragg, Blenheim, Ontario.

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