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Rank Private
Service # 880104
Unit # 186th Bn.
Resident Orford Twsp.

Regimental number: 880104.  Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6720 – 26, Item: 145974, PDF:- B6720-S026. Date of Birth 23/03/1878 at Orford Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Married to Norah, a teamster, they were living in Ridgetown, ON. “No previous Military  training.”  Attestation: 29/02/1916 at Chatham, ON to 186th Bn.

Apparent Age: 37 yrs., Height: 5’ 5 ½” Girth: 36”, Medical Weight:  140#, Complexion: Ruddy, Eyes: Light Brown, Hair: Dark Brown. “Fit” – 25/o2/16 at Ridgetown. DESERTER 

880104: Birth- Oxford Co., ON. Married to Norah Beatrice McDonald (wife) of Ridgetown. – Children: Eva Beatrice 12yrs. Catherine 10yrs. Violet Irene – 11yrs.  His father: George McDonald of Ridgetown, ON. – Wife Ellen – Not Insured.  25/02/16 – to  Sept. 15, 1916

Last Pay: – DECLARED – DESERTER.  $65.50 – 25/02/16 at Camp Borden – Kit deficiency of $21.52 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6720 - 26, LAC Search
Height 5'5 1/2"
Weight 140 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Light Brown
Age 37 yrs.
Complexion Ruddy
Hair Dark Brown
Birthplace 23/03/1878 at Orford Twsp., Kent Co., ON.

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