No soldier photo found.
Rank Private, QMSgt.
Service # 189295, 880479
Unit # 186th Bn.
Resident Chatham Twsp

Regimental number: 880479. “DESERTER” Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6714 – 34,Item: 145654. PDF: B6714 – SO34. Place of Birth: Chatham, ON. Enlistment: 13/03/`916 at Chatham, On. Date of Birth: 05/04/1886 at Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of Dan “Han” McDonald (father)  of R. R. # 1 Turnerville, ON. Mother Annie (also Next of Kin) – Not insured. A single farmer living on the family farm. Attestation, 13/03/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. Vaccinated – Yes, Weight: 185 #.   Present address: R. R # Turnerville,ON. No Military training. Attestation: 4/02/1916 – Magistrate: 13/03/16 at Chatham, ON.

Apparent Age: 29 yrs. 10 mths., Height: 5’ 10”, Girth: 39 ½”, Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. “Fit” – 13/03/16 at Chatham, ON. “DESERTER”    

13/03/1916 to 1/07/16 : SOS – Deserter from 15/07/16 – Carried forward. LAST PAY: $37.50 25/07/16 at Camp Borden. Kit Deficiency of $44.94. Disc. 26/07/17. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, Library Archives of Canada, NR-MB60 (30-03-1916), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6714 – 34, LAC Search
Height 5'10"
Weight 185 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 29 yrs. 10 mths.
Complexion Medium
Hair Brown
Birthplace 05/04/1886 at Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON.
Next of Kin Dan “Han” McDonald (father)  of R. R. # 1 Turnerville, ON. Mother Annie

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