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Rank L/Cpl.
Service # 3135195
Unit # 1st, WOR, 97th Bn., 4th Can. Res. Bn.
Resident Blenheim

Regimental number: 3135195. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1177 – 56. Item: 70205, PDF: – B1177-SO56. Date of Birth: 23/02/1896 at Blenheim, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Samuel Brown of R. R. # 4 Merlin, Kent Co., ON. A single farmer Bookkeeper, living at home. MSA 726339 AC. Attestation: 14/05/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. No Military experience – Medical: at London, ON 14/05/18 (“A”).

Apparent Age: 22 yrs. 3 mths., Height: 5’ 8 ½” , Girt: 37”, Weight: 176#, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown. Vision: 20/20, Hearing: good. 14/05/18 at London. WOR – Attestation: 27/07/18 WOR: – 15/08/18 – 131 Assumption, Windsor. Medical History: – 22 yrs. 3 mths. 5’ 8 ½ “ Weight: 145#, Tattoo marks ‘2 birds – Mother : 14/01/18 – 97th 1st West ON Reg.”

Sailing:- 2/07/19 – Embarked 26/07/18 – Disembarked 16/08/18 – Pannonia 4/03/19 – L/Cpl. Embarked at Southampton 2/07/19 To Halifax 8/07/19 – No. 1 Depot: 1/07/19 – Demob. 11/07/1919.     

DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE: 1st WOR at London, ON 14/03/18 – 4th Can. Res. overseas. Disc. 11/07/1919 – Date – Proceeding: 5/03/19 – R. R. #4 Merlin, Kent Co., ON. Part 2 – Order Entries:- 39 Pegge St. Westminster, BC.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1177 – 56, LAC Search
Height 5'8 1/2"
Weight 176 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Brown
Age 22 yrs. 3 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Dark Brown
Birthplace 23/02/1896 at Blenheim, Harwich Twsp., Kent Co., ON

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