Private John Hunter sailed on the “Lapland” with the 186th Battalion in March 1917, training at Bramshott until September 1917, when he crossed to France transferring to the 18th Battalion. Six weeks later he was gassed and wounded in the face with shrapnel. He was admitted to hospital in France and later at Stockport, England. He was then moved to the Canadian Hospital, Basingstoke, and upon recovery was returned to Bramshott Camp.

Discharged at London May 24th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (15-12-1917), Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), HTAC-RH, No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002

Height	5'4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	37
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Liverpool, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Dominion Sugar Company, Wallaceburg
Average Earnings	$ 90.00 per month
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	April 26th, 1911, Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	March 8th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Wallaceburg, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Venus Hunter, Chatham. Children- Thelma Irene Hunter and Bessie Jean Hunter.

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