No soldier photo found.
Rank Private
Service # 1081852
Unit # 1st Construction Bn.
Resident Blenheim

Regimental number: 1081852. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6208 – 5, Item: 188577. PDF: – B6208-S005. P.O. Blenheim, Kent Co. ON.  Date of Birth: 31/12/1874 at Oldham, Lanceshire, England. Son of Mrs. Martha Millington of Blenheim, ON. P0. Blenheim, Kent Co. ON.  Single labourer, Vaccination – Yes.  living in Blenheim. Attestation: 3/07/1916 at St. Thomas, ON to 1st Construction Bn. at St Thomas – 3/07/1916. “Police Magistrate”.

Apparent Age: 41 yrs. 7 mths., Height: 5’ 6 ¼”, Weight: 146# , Girth: 38 1/8” Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair; Dark Brown. – “Fit”, 3/07/1916 at St. Thomas, ON. – 3/07/1916 

Construction Batt.:- Medically Unfit.

Sept. 7/1916 – to Discharged 8/09/16  –  Vaccination over 4 years – Wage (58 yrs.). – No 1 Construction: 3/07/16 – 30/08/1916 – Hernia 1914 – Origin at Chatham, ON. ‘Operated on for Hernia – “That he be discharged.’ – 5/09/16 to 12/10/16  – MEDICALLY UNFIT. Valcartier Camp, PQ – 7/09/1916 R.O.- 18-09/16.   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6208 – 5
Height 5'6 1/4"
Weight 146 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Blue
Age 41 yrs. 7 mths.
Complexion Fair
Hair Dark Brown
Birthplace 31/12/1874 at Oldham, Lanceshire, England

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