Haines, Samual Photo
Rank Corporal
Service # 189638
Unit # 91st Battalion, 186th Kent Battalion, 18th Battalion
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private Samuel Haines served seven years with 24th Kent Regiment

Enlisted December 13th, 1915 as a private in 91st Battalion, transferred to the 186th Kent Battalion, promoted to Sergeant of Band. Proceeded overseas in March 1917 landing in England April 7th. Proceed to France after spending one year in England and joined the 18th Battalion going through all the engagements and marching with them to the Rhine.

Discharged May 24th 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes
Height 5'8"
Eye Colour Grey
Age 34
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace North Wales
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment E.R.Snook, Chatham
Average Earnings $ 1800.00 per year
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info North Wales
When Enlisted December 13th, 1915
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 20.00
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. H. Haines, Children- Gwendolyn Haines and Winnifred Haines

Notice something wrong with this record? Or, do you have something to add? Report it using our online form.

Add A Chatham-Kent Hero

Submit a C-K Veteran who served in WWI or WWIIAdd Hero