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Rank Private
Service # 880708
Unit # 186th
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 880708 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3390 – 30  Date of Birth: 22/07/1873 at Stephen, Twsp. Huron Co., ON. Married to Jane, father of William John 880544, Item: 406906, PDF:- B3390-SO30. They were living at 234 Wellington St. East, Chatham, ON. where he worked as a labourer. Next of Kin: Jane Gamble (wife). Married. Attestation: 22/04/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn.

Age: 43 yrs. Height: 5’ 11 ½ “ Girth: 40 ½”,  Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Light Grey, Hair: Dark Brown. Medical Exam “Fit” 16/04/16 at Chatham to 186th Bn. Weight: 160#.

They had six children: Walter 23 yrs., William: 21 yrs., Rebecca 18 yrs., Frank 15 yrs., George 12 yrs., Harriet 10 yrs. His mother Priscilla Gamble of Queen St., Simcoe, ON. (widow). 

DECLARED DESERTION.

Last Pay – Declared a Deserter (AWL) $59.20.  !86th Bn. 22/04/1916. Unit Sailed 28/03/17. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3390 - 30, LAC Search
Height 5'11 1/2"
Weight 160 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Light Grey
Age 43 yrs.
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Birthplace 22/07/1873 at Stephen, Twsp. Huron Co., ON.
Next of Kin Jane Gamble (wife)

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