Pte. James A. Risley went overseas with the 70th Battalion in March, 1916, and was transferred at Seaford, England, to the Canadian Army Service Corps as Corporal of the Bakery Section. Crossed to France Sept 1918 with 3rd Field Bakery, left France April 1st 1919. Sailed for Canada May 1919.

Discharged May 24th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (25-05-1919), Centennial Chatham 1895-1995 - John Rhodes

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	38
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Stratford, England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Palmer Bakery, Chatham, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 15.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	August 12th, 1905, Beckenham, England.
When Enlisted	October 17th,1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. J. Risley, Chatham. Daughter- Eva Risley.

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