| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 727147, 3338 |
| Unit # | 7th Field Co. CE, 110th Bn. |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 3338, 727147 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1853 – 46, Item:- 109006, PDF:- B1853 – SO46. REGECTED – DESERTER. Date of Birth 07/11/1894 at Chatham, ON. Born at – Chatham, On. Son of Walter E. Cole of 92 Lydican Ave., Chatham. A single telephone inspector. (single) Vaccination – Yes. Member of the Active Militia No. 7th Field Coy. CE and 24th Kent Regt. An odd understanding of enlistment. Attestation: 1/11/1915 at London, ON to 7th Field Coy. CE.
Apparent Age: 20 yrs. 10 mths., Height: 5’ 8 ½”, Weight: 150#, Girth: 34 ½”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. “Fit” – 1/11/15 at London, ON to 7th Field OD. – 727147 “Electrician & Office Worker. – 2/12/1915 at Listowel, ON. – 2/12/15 or 4/12/15 ? – 110th Batt.
At Listowel – Electrician 5’ 10 ½”, Weight – 157# 36 to 39 ½” – 2nd December at Listowel, ON. (4/12/15).
27/11/15 – TOS – to 7th Field Co. CEF – Ottawa – 23/12/15 – SOS – “DESERTER” by C of S:- 22/12/15.
15/08/1922 – 215 d23-12-15 – Cancelled following AWL – 29/11/15 TO 1/12/15 – SOS – 4/12/15 – TOS at Listowel 2/132/1915 to 15/08/1922 – GOS – Tras CETD – Regrl No. 727147 – 13/12/15 at Stratford 13/12/15 – Rejected by O. C. Unit – Through passed by MO. Elsewhere
DISCHARGE – 13/12/15 – Do. 19/13/15.
“This soldier originally enlisted with the 7th Field Coy. – C.E. – op. det. 1/11/15 and was SOS as a DESERTER – 29/11/15 . As he re-enlisted 2/12/15 or Desertion has been cancelled and service will be Considered continuous from 1-11/15. Date of Discharge. 13/12/15 for (727147)
“I here by acknowledge re-cups of Payments – in full for all my PAY ALLOWANCE and clothing from the Pay master of $110.00 of Bn. CEF.
Roy Cole – Shatford, ON. 13/12/1916.”
Found on Roll of Honour Victoria Ave. United Church.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Victoria Ave. United Church - Roll of Honour, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1853 – 46 |
| Height | 5'8 1/2" |
| Weight | 150 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 20 yrs. 10 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Birthplace | 07/11/1894 at Chatham, ON. |
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