Private Keith R. Edwards left Chatham March 22nd, 1917, for overseas, with the 186th. Battalion, and after training at Bramshott Camp, proceeded to France June 5th, 1917, with the first draft, transferring to the 18th. Battalion. He was one of ten left, of his platoon, after the Lens engagement, and one of the six left, after the Passchendaele fight. He was then transferred to the Machine Gun Section. March 5th, 1918, he received a gunshot wound in the right leg.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (16-03-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (21-12-1918)

Height	5' 10"
Eye Colour	Gray
Age	19
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Father's Farm.
Average Earnings	$50.00 per month
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	May 27th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Mr. Ernest Edwards, Chatham, Mother- Mrs. Alice Edwards, Brother- George Edwards, Sister- Doris Edwards, Jean Edwards

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