Regimental number: 880574. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7382 – 19, Item: No. 551074, PDF: – B7382-S019.   Date of Birth: 25/07/1897 at Birmingham, England. Son of Ellen Norris of  Taylor Ave., Chatham, ON. A single painter living at his mother’s home. Vaccinated-Yes. No Experience of Military Service.  Attestation: 27/03/1916 at Chatham, ON to 186^th Bn.

Apparent Age: 19 yrs. 10 mths., Height: 5’ 5 ½”, Girth: 16/1/2” , Complexion: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. Weight: 147#. Medical: “Fit” 1/04/16 at Chatham, ON. ILLEGALLY ABSENT  

Enlistment at: Chatham, ON 1^st Bn. CGR. No. 1916 – 1917 – MAY 14/04/17 – 26/05/17. Struck off Strength as a Deserter – 880574 with effect –22/07/19 DESERTER – 22/07/19 (14/08/19) “DURATION OF SERVICE 21/03/17 TO 14/08/1919 – Held from 8/19 AWL to 1/07/1919”. 

880574 Debilitating: To Light Duty – one month. “Tattoo – on moth on each forearm.

“Right incomplete Hernia” – 13/05/19. Care good recovery  – “Disability.” – 18/06/19. LAST PAY – KIT $45.16 NOT CLEARED at London, ON. Apr: 15/1919. Wound completely healed no sign of recum – Disc. Hernia. Right incomplete (Inguinal Hernia) – operated 13/05/19 – Radical cure. Good recovery; No Disability. AWL from 1/0719 to 22/07/19  – Conduct – BAD 

His issue was due to an accident on the training when he caught his foot and injured his leg and a lump of tissue ruptured while on duty.  

Discharge; 63^rd Batt. CFA, 23/05/18. Transferred to 63^rd – 14/03/18 – 3/04/18 at London, ON.                    

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7382 – 19, LAC Search

Height	5'5 1/2"
Weight	147 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	19 yrs. 10 mths.
Complexion	Medium
Hair	Light Brown
Birthplace	25/07/1897 at Birmingham, England

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