Private Roy Reid left Chatham October 24th, 1915, for London, proceeding to Guelph, thence to Quebec, leaving for overseas December 11th, 1915. After training in England he crossed into France March 4th, 1916. He was attached to 2nd Pioneers and was through all engagements until Armistice. Private Reid was with Army of Occupation remaining in Germany until middle of Jan 1919. Was never wounded or sick. Returned to England April 12th 1919 and to Canada in May.

Discharged at London May 29, 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (06-10-1917), Park Street Methodist Church, Books of Remembrance for the Great War 1914 - 18. At St. Andrews UC, Chatham - January 2010 (29-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (27-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (28-05-1919)

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	25
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	The Watt Plumbing and Heating Company, Chatham.
Average Earnings	$ 13.50 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	November 11th, 1911, Chatham, Ontario.
When Enlisted	October 22, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 16.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Ethel Reid, Chatham. Son- Harold Reid, James Reid.

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