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Rank Private
Service # 844290
Unit # 149th Bn., 49th Bn., 21st Bn.
Resident Dresden

Regimental number: 844290. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2444 – 51, Item: 343838, PDF:- B2444-SO51. Date of Birth: 05/06/1898 at Dresden, Kent Co., ON. Son of Samuel Dennis of Brigden, (father) ON.(mother passed away). A single stave joiner living at Brigden, ON.  Attestation: 21/03/1916 at Brigden to 149th Bn. Vaccination: Yes. No Military experience.

Apparent Age: 18 yrs., Height: 5’ 7 ½”, Girth: 35”, Weight: 128 to 138#, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. ‘Fit’ 21/03/16 at Brigden, ON. – 21/03/16 –  149th Batt., C.E.F. 21/03/16 – Duration of War. 26/01/17 – Medical Board. 

21/02/16 – to 25th Reserve Batt. Transferred from 21st Bn. to 49th , 21/03/16 to 21/03/16 – 31/03/16 London, ON. 16/05/16 – 5/06/16 Hernia at Camp Borden: 22/0816 to 25/08/16 at Camp Borden 25/09/16 – 27/09/16. London-16/05/16 – 5/06/16 Hernia. Camp Borden 25/09/16 – 27/09/16. 

Unit Sailed : 28/03/17 – 49th Bn.

2/06/19 “L. B. Unit – Alb. To 49th .10/01/19 – 20/01/19 – Chronic Appendix – 15/01/19 – 20/01/19 to 4/02/19. “Feeling weak having chronic pain in Left Ilac Fosa – No Duty – Transfer to Orpington – No. X1 – General Hospital – Moore Barracks 22/09/19 – 13/05/19 – Occasional pain APPENDICITIS. 14/02/1918 O/S – 25th Bn. Proceeded overseas with the 49th 22/02/18 – 19/01/19 – 49th Bn. TOS:- 23/06/19 – 2/06/19 (overseas) 

P.O. Courtright, ON. – 21st Bn. Reserve – Alberta. 23/06/19 at London, ON – Resided – Courtright, ON. 14/0618 t0 20/06/18.    

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2444 – 51, LAC Search
Height 5'7 1/2"
Weight 128 to 138 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 18 yrs.
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Birthplace 05/06/1898 at Dresden, Kent Co., ON.

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