| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880723 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn., 18th Bn. |
| Resident | Cedar Springs |
Regimental number: 880723 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1282 – 57, Item: 75999, PDF: – B1282-SO57. Date of Birth 06/02/1895 at Cedar Springs, Kent Co., ON. Son of Mary Burk (mother) of Cedar Springs, Kent Co., ON. A signal farmer living at Cedar Springs. Vaccinated- Yes. Attestation: 14/04/1916 joined Unit at Chatham, ON. 17/04/16 – to 186th Bn. No Military experience reported.
Apparent Age: 21 yrs. 2 mths., Height: 5’ 2”. Weight: 130#, Girth: 34 /2” . Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. “Tattoo Anchor on front surface of right arm”. “Fit” – 14/04/16 at Chatham, – Medical – Sec. Co. 1 Did – CEF 17/04/16
Reported returned from O/S duty.
DESERTER: – 186TH BN. CEF. – “Declared Deserter” – $50.00 “Last Pay certificate – 19 July, 1916 . BO. 1435/1 DECLARED Deserter by Court of Engury Reed 19/07/16 at Camp Borden – efficiency of Kit:- $33.42 – 2/08/16 – 186th Bn. SOS – Camp Borden 19/07/16 – 34-75 – Vol. 2 “Deserter” Bay at Caf. I, – Apr. 17/1916 to 19/07/20 “Unit Sailed – 28/03/17 – Camp Borden 19/07/16/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1282 - 57 |
| Height | 5'2" |
| Weight | 130 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 21 yrs. 2 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Birthplace | 06/02/1895 at Cedar Springs, Kent Co., ON. |
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