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Rank Private
Service # 3136863
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident Thamesville

Regimental number: 3136863 Reference:  RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6667 – 31, Item: 142976 CEF, PDF:-B6667-S031.  Date of Birth 18/11/1897 at Beacher, Lambton Co., ON. Place of Birth: Beacher, Lambton Co., ON. Son of Samuel McCready of R. R. # 7 Thamesville, ON. (father) A single farmer living on his father’s farm. MSA 709457 AC. Enlistment Date: 18/05/18 at London, ON, Unit: 1st Depot WOR. Present address: R. R. Thamesville, Kent Co. ON. No previous Military service. Attestation: 27/05/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR. Cat: A.

Apparent Age: 21 yrs. 6 mths., Height: 5’ 9 ½”, Girth: 35”, Complexion: – Fair, Eyes:- Blue, Hair: Brown, Vision 20/20, Hearing: R & G: Normal. At London, ON. 28/05/18. Medical Exam: Upon Leaving Service – To RAF. Weight: 145 #, Vision 2/21 Rt. 21. Hearing 21T. “Linear Scar 2” long – Surface index finger – left hand.” Otherwise in good condition – Not aggravated in Service.” 17/01/19.

Last Pay: $ 73.50, Kit Clear. 1/01/19 to 27/05/18 – 20yrs 11mos. Military Hosp. MD NO. 1 6/07/18 TO 12/07/18  FOR “Tonsillitis.” At Wolsey Barracks – London. Good recovery.

Discharge 27/05/18 – 17/01/1919 at London, ON. – Disc. Demob. – last entry.  No. 1357 t London, ON. – Demob. CEF RO. 1357 – D.O. # 17 – 17/01/19. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (23-10-1917), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6667 – 31, CDP (23/10/18)
Height 5'9 1/2"
Weight 145 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 21 yrs. 6 mths.
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Birthplace 18/11/1897 at Beacher, Lampton Co., ON.

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