Sapper James M. Patterson left Halifax on the “S.S.Baltic” May 18th, 1916, training at Shorncliffe until August 1916, when he was posted to the Pay Office, London, being too old for service in France. He served here until May 1917, when due to serious heart trouble he was admitted to the 1st General Hospital, Chelsea, thence to Uxbridge Convalescent Home, and was returned to Canada in June 1917.

Sapper James M. Patterson was discharged November 30th, 1917, as medically unfit for further military service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (14-07-1917)

Height	5'6 1/2"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	52
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Gray
Race	White
Birthplace	Huddersfield, Yorks, England
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	Farming near Merlin, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 15.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	May 6th, Huddersfield, England.
When Enlisted	February 29th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Catherine May Patterson. Daughter- Katherine Patterson, Marjorie Patterson.

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