Harrington (aka. Capt. or
Rank Sapper
Service # 2010271
Resident Wallaceburg
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Regimental number:  2010271. DOB: 1/11/1898 at Wallaceburg, Kent Co., ON. N of K: Mrs. Annie Brownlee (mother)  Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992 – 93/166, Box: 4080-37, Item: 442514, PDF:B4080-SO37. A Single mechanic.

Attestation: 27/05/18. Age: 19 yrs. 6 mos., Height: 5’ 3 ½ “, Girth: 38”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown, Weight 128#. Had a Hairy patch on his left Arm, Eyes: 20/20, Hearing: Normal. Medical: at London, ON. 27/05/18 to the Cdn. Engineers. 

Reported at Brockville, ON. 28/06/18 he had a moderate case of Flat Foot – Engineer Dept. 6/07/18.

Reported embarked from Canada 29/07/18 debarked in England 22/07/18 at Liverpool.  

Date of service: 8/10/18. Service in Canada, Britain and France. He was discharged 14/07/1919.

According to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs William F. Harrington D of D: 6/11/1969 at Wallaceburg, ON 

It was reported by Lorne Floyd Brock that “Captain” William F. Harrington served in WWII, working for the Canadian Legion in London, ON. assisting re-integration of returning service men and women.

After the war he worked as an accountant in London, ON. He retired to Port Lampton. He was an active member of the Knox Presbyterian Church 

William passed away 6/11/1969 and is buried at Riverview cemetery, Wallaceburg, ON. 

Afa: LAC, L. F. Brock, IODE (P).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards C.E.
Sources IODE, No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002
Height 5'3 1/2"
Weight 128 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Brown
Age 19 yrs. 6 mths.
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace Wallaceburg
Religion Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment Wallaceburg Munition Plant
When Enlisted May 27th, 1918
Where Enlisted London, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Annie Brownlee. Brother- Frederick Brownlee

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