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Rank Private
Service # 2334322
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 2334322 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6459 – 3,  Date of Birth 02/10/1898 at London,  England. Son of Mrs. Louisa Mugridge of Campbell Ave., Chatham, ON., Kent Co., ON.   where the single labourer was living. Vac. 1906. A member of the 7th Fusiliers. Attestation: 30/03/1917 at London, ON to Divisional Cycle Corps. Reported returning from duty O/S.

Apparent Age: 18 yrs. 5 mths., Height: 5’ 6”, Girth: 33”, Weight: 115#,  Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Light Brown, Hair: Brown, Vision: 40/20 Rt. & Lt. vision, Considered “Fit” – 20/03/17 at London, ON. 23/03/17 – Div. Cyclist Depot.  

Minor – Auth. I. D. 30 M898 D. 19/07/19 – With effect 10/08/18 – to May 1918. Cdn. Cycllst, at 163 Grand Ave. West, Chatham. 

30/03/17 – Overseas 24/04/17 – Casualties: – 17/04/18  –  26/04/18 No. 1, TOS London, ON. – Discharged as a MINOR – Aueth: 1 D. 30, M- 898 d.19/07/18, DO. No 100 – Para A Post 11 with effect 10/08/18.

Embarked at Halifax – 3/05/17 – Disembarked: Liverpool 14/05/17  – 16/08/18 – Bramshott 16/02/16 – 27/02/18. TOS. – Buxton, Pt. 11 Order –  

Arrived – England aboard the S. S. JUSTICA 14/05/17 – 25/02/18 WORD. On Com. E.D.O. – BUXTON pending embarkation to Canada. As a Minor ( Auth. Minor 0n Left arm – Vaccination. 18 yrs. 0mos. Height: 5’ 9”, 10/08/18 at London, On. 10/08/18 to 1st Bn. Can., Garr. Regt 

No negative reports – Last Pay – $56.06 – Kit Clear. Not eligible for P. D. P. ( AS A MINOR) I. D. 30-M- 898, d 19/07/18 at London, ON. 10/08/18 – Medical Exam: – Good! 7/08/18. No trace of P.D.P. – Ledger sheet made from WSG. “For Reference Only.”                            

“Proceeding on Discharge: – 10/08/18 at London, ON. Auth, I. D. 30 M 898 – D 19/07/18 with effect 10/08/18  “GOOD” . 10/08/18 at London, ON. Embarked for Canada – from Liverpool 12/03/1918 – Transferred to No. 1           

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (23-03-1918), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6459 - 3
Height 5'6"
Weight 115 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Light Brown
Age 18 yrs. 5 mths.
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Birthplace 02/10/1898 at London, England.

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