Son of James Moody of 16 Millman St., Chelsea, England. Living at 144 Colburn St., Chatham, ON. he is a member of the 24^th Kent Regt. in Chatham, single and employed as a harness maker at G. Fielder & Sons, Chatham. Attestation:  18/09/1914 at Valcartier, PQ. to the C.A.M.C.

A small man at only 5’ ½” and almost 33 years old he went overses with the 1^st Contingent September 28th, 1914. After training at Salisbury Plains he proceeded to France November 6th, 1914, serving with No.2 Canadian Stationary Hospital nineteen months. While there, he was invalided to England suffering with accidental injuries to the left hip while on duty. He returned to Belgium as stretcher bearer with the 1st Canadian Battalion. In March he was sent to the Discharge Depot at Buxton and returned to Canada in April 1918, marked disability due to service. Private Moody was the recipient of the Mons Star.

Reported returned from overseas duty in February 1918. CDP 19/02/18

Private John Moody received his discharge April 11th, 1918, being medically unfit for further military service.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	1914 Star
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (22-12-1914), Chatham Daily Planet (19-02-1918), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6311 - 2

Height	5'2 1/2"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	36
Complexion	Swarthy
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	25/11/1878 at Chelsea Perish, England.
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	G. Fielder and Sons, Chatham
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	August 13th, 1914
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. Emily Moody, England

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