Pte. John Montague embarked for overseas April 21st, 1916, and was stationed at Shorncliffe, Dibgate, West Sandling, East Sandling, and Seaford, transferring to the E.O.R.D. In August 1916 he was pronounced by a medical board as unfit for overseas military service and was given Base duty in England. He was sent to the Discharge Depot, Buxton, October 25th, 1917, and returned to Canada, arriving at Quebec November 28th, 1917. He was transferred to the Special Service Company December 17th, 1917, doing police duty.

Pte. John Montague received his honorable discharge March 27th, 1918, owing to disability due to service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (30-11-1917), HTAC-RH

Height	5'3 1/2"
Eye Colour	Hazel
Age	45
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	London, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Chatham Gas Company
Average Earnings	$ 20.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	April 7th, 1894, London, England
When Enlisted	March 30th, 1916
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 30.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Carolina Montague, Chatham. Children- John Thomas Montague, Caroline May Montague, Virginia Lillian Montague, James Edward Montague, Joseph Henry Montague, Alexander Montague, George Ernest Montague.

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