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Rank Spr.
Service # 3134194
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident Merlin

Regimental number: 3134194. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2191  – 35, Present address:- Merlin, Kent Co. Date of Birth: 25/02/1889 at Langton, Norfolk Co., ON. Norfolk: Mrs. Garfield Hearn (sister) of 14 Tate St., Galt, ON. A single stationary engineer and auto repairman living in Merlin, Kent Co., ON. No previous Military experience.  MSA 725320 AC. Attestation: 22/05/1918 at (A11) London, ON to 1st WOR. Declaration – 22/05/18.

Apparent Age: 29 yrs. 3 mths., Height: 5’ 9”, Girth: 41 1/2., Weight: 180#, Complexion: Medium, Eyes:  Blue, Hair: Brown. Vision 20/20, Hearing: R & L- Normal. Attestation: – London, ON 22/05/18.

Arrived in England 29/06/18 – aboard the  S.S. Saturnia – 13/07/18 – 7/08/18 to 3rd. Seaforth 6/06/18 to 20/09/18 – S.O. S. to CE. –  To the 7th Field Co., Can. DEMOB: 18/06/18. POOL 28/09/18,TOS from Canada – 22/07/18 to 8th Bn. .  8/08/18 – Seaford – TOS – 19/10/18 – 8th Field – 18/03/1919 SOS TO Canada – Service in FRANCE W/ Can. Engineers. Age: 30 yrs. (one dark mark on his left arm.- 29/03/1919

Embarked on the S.S. Olympic from Southampton 1/03/1919.

He had an Appendix attack about 10 years ago – four weeks prior to a slight attack of pain – No objective signs. Age 29 yrs. 3 mths., Weight:- 183#. At St John’s – PQ. 18/06/18.

Demobilization:- CE. (14TH FAIT ST., GALT, ON. 29/03/1919.       

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2191 – 35, LAC Search
Height 5'9"
Weight 180 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 29 yrs. 3 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace 25/02/1889 at Langton, Norfolk Co., ON.
Next of Kin Mrs. Garfield Hearn (sister) of 14 Tate St., Galt, ON.

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