Regimental number: 2009691 Rank: SPR. Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3485 – 74: Item: 412185, PDF:- B3485-SO74. Date of Birth 14/06/1898 at Romney Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Present address: R.R.#1, Wheatley, ON. Born at Romney Twsp., Kent Co. ON.  Son of Nelson ‘Cotty’ Getty of R. R. # 1 Wheatley, ON. (father) A single clerk living at his father’s home. Vaccinated – Yes. No military training.  Attestation 23/05/1918 at London, ON. to CE.

Apparent Age: 19 yrs. 11 mths., Height: 5’ 5”, Girth: 26”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Brown, Vision: 20/20 , Hearing R & L 21X. Medical Exam – 23/05/18 at London, ON. Dental: Good. C.E. 18/08/18 – 85^TH Draft – CE.  

Arv. in England. 15/8/18 – aboard  S.S. Pannonia – 9/09/18 from Canada – Seaford 16/08/18 – 23/06/19. SOS to Canada – Last address: Wheatley, ON. 15/07/19 #3 D.D. Demob. at Kingston, ON. 8/07/1919.

23/05/18 – 30/05/18 – May Pay list. SOS: 23/06/19 “SHIP LIST”.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 206 - Tilbury - List of Veterans

Height	5'5"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	19 yrs. 11 mths.
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Romney Township
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Renwick, Ontario
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	May 23rd, 1918
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Nelson Getty, Renwick

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