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Rank Private
Service # 3139229
Unit # 1st, WOR
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 3139229. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6514 – 75, Item: 208713, PDF: B6514-SO75.  Date of Birth: 23/10/1894 in Kingston, ON. Son of Mrs. J. B. Murphy of 312 Wellington St., Chatham, ON. A single bookkeeper living at 502 Boyd Bldg. – in Winnipeg, Ste. 3, Sect. D. Ft. Garry St., Winnipeg, Manitoba at his Mother’s home. As noted above. For residence Minabelle – 9 mths. With the 200rd Batt. – date not shown.  MSA 545122 JC. Attestation: 24/06/1918 at London, ON to 1st WOR.

Apparent age: 23 yrs. 8 mths, Height: 5’ 11”, Girth: 37 ½”, Complexion: Sallow, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Vision: 20/20, Hearing: R & L: Normal at London, ON. 24/06/18.  MEDICAL UNFIT. 

Disc: Certificate 1st Depot Batt. WOR @ London, 24/06/18 MEDICALLY UNFIT – For further service – although fit for employment in civil life – 26/06/18 at London, ON. 4/07/18 M.D. -1-D-30-M-1199: 2/07/18 

4/07/18 – 1st Depot Batt. WOR – Medical Board 502 Boyd Bldg. , Winnipeg, Ste. 3 Sect. D. Ft. Garry St., Winnipeg – 22/06/18 “Unfit for further service. 4/07/18   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6514 – 75
Height 5'11"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 23 yrs. 8 mths.
Complexion Sallow
Hair Brown
Birthplace 23/10/1894 in Kingston, ON.

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