| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880656 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn. |
| 24th Reg. | Yes |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 880656 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3642 – 60, Item: 422308, PDF:- B3642-SO60. Date of Birth 10/05/1896 at London, England. Present address:- C/O John G. Rouke, R.R. #5, Chatham, ON. Son of Alice Mary Gordon of 19 Marina Court, Bechill, Sussex, England. (mother) A single labourer living at R. R. #5 Chatham, ON (John G. O’Rourke). O.T.C. in England. “Served in Military Force: Officer Training Corp – England” Attestation: 11/04/1916 at Chatham, ON 11/04/16 to 186th Bn.
Apparent Age: 19 yrs. 11 mths., Height: 5’ 7 1/4” , Girth: 36 1/3”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown. Considered “Fit” 10/04/16 at Chatham, ON. – 4/04/16 to !86th Bn.
DESERTER: – Weight: 150# , Vaccination- Childhood. Last Pay:- 28/07/16 – B.O.144/1 – Declared DESERTER – 28/07/16 at Camp Borden. – Kit deficiency $47.17 – Present address c/o. – O’Rourke, R.R. #5 – Chatham, ON. – 28/07/16 – 29/07/16 – DESERTER – Camp Borden – 28.07/1916.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3642 - 60, LAC Search |
| Height | 5'7 1/4" |
| Weight | 150 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Age | 19 yrs. 11 mths. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair | Dark Brown |
| Birthplace | 10/05/1896 at London, England. |
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