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Rank Private
Service # 124005
Unit # 39th Battalion, Royal Canadian Navy, H.M.S. Niobe, H.M.S. Mildred
Resident Chatham
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Private William J. Harrison went to England April 1916, and there transferred to the 39th Battalion, serving as cook with this unit. He received his honourable discharge in England July 15th 1917, being over the age limit. He re-enlisted with the Navy August 1st, 1917, he was stationed on the H.M.S. Niobe, but later transferred to the H.M.S. Mildred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (14-07-1917)
Height 5'6"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 43
Complexion Fair
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace Marshville, Welland, Ontario
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Farming for Ross Bedford, Raleigh Township
Average Earnings $ 9.00 per week
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info June 15th, 1898, Baysville, Ontario
When Enlisted October 8th, 1915
Where Enlisted London, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $ 30.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Florence Harrison, Chatham. Children- Nellie, William, Stanley, Ethel and Helen Harrison

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