Pte. John Naylor trained with the 33rd Battalion at London until December 5th, 1915, proceeding to Quebec for further training. He left for overseas March 17th, 1916, crossing to France May 16th, 1916, transferring to the 18th Battalion. He served continually with that unit through all engagements except Paschendale  ( being out 2 weeks sick) until Feb 1919 when he was invalided from Germany to England where he remained until May 1919.

Discharged May 1919 due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily News (17-05-1919), Chatham Daily News (19-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (20-05-1919)

Height	5'9"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	29
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Black
Race	White
Birthplace	Gargrave, Yorks, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Farming at Cedar Springs
Average Earnings	$ 3.00 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	May 18th, 1907, Skipton, Yorks, England.
When Enlisted	March 10th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 23.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Glakys Naylor, Chatham. Children- Leonard Naylor, George Naylor, Ethel Naylor, Kathleen Naylor.

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