No soldier photo found.
Rank Private
Service # 3139446
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident Dresden

Regimental number: 3139446. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4718 – 10, Item: 488872, PDF: B4718-SO10. R.R. No. 5, Dresden, Kent Co. ON. MSA – 709448 AG.   Date of Birth: 16/12/1894 in Dresden, Kent Co., ON. Place of Birth: Dresden, ON. Next of Kin: Alexander Irwin (father). Son of Alexander Irwin of R. R. # 5 Dresden. A single farmer living at his father’s farm. MSA 709440 AC. Next Category ‘A’.  Attestation: 15/07/1918 at London, ON. to 1st WOR. Declaration: Ernest George Irwin. 16/07/18.

Apparent age: 23 yrs. 7 mths. Height: 5’ 5 ¾ , Weight: 118 lbs.  Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. Rt Eye 30/20 Lt Eye: 30/20, Hearing: R/L – Normal. At London, ON. 15/07/18.

Military Dist No. 1 15/02/1919 – Demob: N. Tos 15/07/18 – Denob. I Co. H.L.  – LWP: 15/07/18 / 22/09/18/ 1/11/18 from 26/11/18. Cut A “1” Scar along outer side index finger Lt. hand – Good condition – Bronchitis – August 1918 – No Disability due to Service. Discharged 1st WOR, Date of Discharge 14/01/1919 at London, ON. 14/01/19 – $66.80. Deb: 14/01/19.       

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4718 – 10, WOR, LAC Search
Height 5'5 3/4"
Weight 118 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 23 yrs. 7 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace 16/12/1894 in Dresden, Kent Co., ON.
Next of Kin Alexander Irwin (father)

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