Charlton, Robert J. Photo
Rank Private
Service # 189445
Unit # Railway Bn
Resident Tilbury
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private Robert J. Charlton transferred from the 91st to the 186th Battalion, and again to the Forestry Battalion, going to England with this unit May 7th, 1917. He trained with the 119th Battalion at Witley Camp Surrey, England, until he proceeded to France April 1st, 1918, with the 5th. Railway Battalion as Sapper.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE
Height 6' 1"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 21
Complexion Fair
Hair Fair
Race White
Birthplace Jeaneete's Creek, Ontario
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Mr. Albert Lamb, Kent Centre
Average Earnings $1.50 per day
Marital Status Single
Marriage Info Mother- Mrs. Edith Gibson, Chatham.
When Enlisted November 24th, 1916
Where Enlisted Tilbury, Ontario

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