No soldier photo found.
Rank Private
Service # 880114
Unit # 186th Bn.
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 880114. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5367 – 44, Item : 511853, – PDF:- B5367-SO 44.  Date of Birth: 29/03/1898 at Oilsprings, Lambton Co., ON. Present address: Son of Thomas Laner of 89 Harvey St., Chatham, ON. A single weaver by trade living at the family home. Vaccinated – Yes.  Attestation: 2/03/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. No  Military experience.

Apparent Age: 18 yrs. 3 mths., Height : 5’ 71/2″, Girth: 36 “, Weight: 132#,  Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. Medical Exam: “Fit” 2/03/16 at Chatham, ON. – UNDER AGE 

To 186th  OS. Bn. CEF. Father: – Thomas Henry Laner, 89 Harvey St. Chatham, ON. – Mother: Catherine Laner. Same address. Re: Insured – Metropolitan 27/09/16 

Reported – Last Pay: – Certificate: Pay: at disc, $20.50. Date of enlistment 1/03/16 – Caused of Discharge: – M.C.O. #3 Pers. G. UNDER AGE 5/01/1916 at Chatham.

2/03/16 186th Bn. 2/03/16 to 1 Jan. – Discharged. – Casualty Form: 2/05/16 – Proceeding on Discharge – 5/01/1917 at Chatham, ON. – Authority M.C.O. No. 3 Para. – Disc: 30/07/17. 

  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5367 – 44, LAC Search
Height 5'7 1/2"
Weight 132 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 18 yrs. 3 mths.
Complexion Fair
Hair Light Brown
Birthplace 29/03/1898 at Oilsprings, Lampton Co., ON.

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