Gannon, James Benjamin Photo
Rank Lance Corporal, Sergeant
Service # 880452
Unit # 186th Battalion, 18th Battalion
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Wallaceburg
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Lance Corporal James B. Gannon took a course in B.F. and P.T in Toronto November 23rd, 1916, and went overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th 1917. He served with the 18th Battalion, France, until November 6th, 1917, when he was returned to the Canadian Military Hospital, Manchester, England, suffering from trench feet.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (21-12-1918), No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002
Height 5'9"
Eye Colour Grey
Age 25
Complexion Dark
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Essex, England
Religion Protestant
Last Place of Employment Dominion Sugar Company, Wallaceburg
Average Earnings $ 2.50 per day
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted March 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- In England. Grandmother- Mrs. Emily Billson, RR#3 Wallaceburg

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