Private Michael J. McGarvin left for overseas with the 173rd Battalion in November 1916, arriving in England November 20th, 1916. He proceeded to France, transferring to the Canadian Forestry Corps where he received promotion to Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Quartermaster Sergeant, and was granted a commission as Lieutenant August 6th, 1918. He served continuously until the Armistice was signed, returning to Canada in November 1918.

Lieutenant Michael J. McGarvin received his discharge December 16th, 1918, due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (13-07-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (11-12-1918)

Height	5'8 1/2"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	38
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Harwich Township
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Teacher of Languages, Hamilton Collegiate Institute
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	July 1st, 1916
Where Enlisted	Hamilton, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. M.J. McGarvin, Hamilton. Father- Joseph McGarvin, Harwich Twp. Mother- Mrs. Jennie McGarvin. Sister- Mrs. Euphemia Smith, Mrs. Olive Whitmarsh.

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