Robbins, Michael (M.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880043
Unit # 186th Battalion, ? Battalion
Resident Wallaceburg
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Private Michael Robbins left Halifax for overseas March 26th, 1917, with the 186th Battalion, proceeding to France August 5th, 1917, drafted to the   ?   Battalion. At the Battle of Ypres, March 3rd, 1918, he was seriously wounded in the leg and was sent to hospital at Witley and Orpington where he remained until he was sent to Canada 1919.

Discharged at London unfit for further military service due to wounds received on Active service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (10-03-1919)
Height 5'6"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 15
Complexion Fair
Hair Fair
Race White
Birthplace Russia
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Farmer for Ray R. Knight
Average Earnings $ 2.00 per day
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted February 1916
Where Enlisted Wallaceburg, Ontario
Next of Kin Mr. & Mrs. Ray Knight, Wallaceburg.

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