| Rank | Private, Gunner |
| Service # | 880864 |
| Unit # | 186th Bn. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 880864 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8672 – 61, Item: 215259, PDF:- B8672-S061. Date of Birth 20/10/1896 in England. N of K: Mrs. William Morrell, (sister) of R. R. #1 Clinton, ON. Relation of N of K. A single plumber and steam-fitter living at 198 Harvey St., Chatham, ON. Attestation: 19/02/1917 at Chatham, ON. to 186th Bn. Vaccination
Eyes: Brown, Hair: Light Brown, Weight: 129# to 145#. “Fit” – Date: 19/02/17 at Chatham, On.
Born in England, Single, Mother and Father-Both dead. Sister: Mrs. William Morrell at R.R. #1 Clinton, ON. Not insured. William’s WILL – To his sister, Mrs. Marion Morrell at R.R. # 1 Clinton, ON.
186th 19/02/17 – 28/02/17 to 21/04/17. 186th t0 119th / 52Bn. Medical Board 28/02/17 at Chatam.
Arv. In England 7/05/17 shipped out on the S.S. Olympic. Embarked from Canada28/04/17 – Disembarked in England 7/05/17.
20/02/17 on Service – France. Date of Service 27/03/18 – Last address: 941 Princess Ave. London, ON. 880864, Gnr. 21/04/17 to 30/04/17 – Proceeding O/S. Transfer: from 186th t0 10/11/18 Adm. 6 C.C. Clinton, ON
1 Nov. 1918 – Cordite poisoning – Disc. from Hospital 19/02/19 will report from Hosp. 19/02/19. MSC Seaford 3/03/19. Cordite Poisoning: 1/11/18, 22 Gen. Hosp. – Camiers, 3/11/18 6 Com Depo. – Etaples – 3/11/18, 12 Com. Dpo. Aubengue 11/11/18 Disey 4/11/18, 7 Can Gen. Etaples. “Scar on upper and lower accident when a child. 19/12/18 Influenza 19/12/18 with good recovery – No Disabilty
Influenza – Gen. Mil. Colchester –England 23/01/19 – influenza G. H. – Epson: 29/01/19 – 19/02/19 G. H. Epson. Mil. Conv. – Epson 30/01/19. Influenza Disc. 19/02/19. Sailing No. 46 12/04/19 to England.
Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brig. In France. Disc 22/04/1919. Embarked to Canada 12/04/19
Residence after service 115 Inshes Ave. Chatham.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Library Archives of Canada, Chatham Daily Planet (06-03-1917), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8672 - 61, LAC Search, BHC |
| Weight | 129 lbs. - 145 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Birthplace | 20/10/1896 in England |
| Next of Kin | Mrs. William Morrell, (sister) of R. R. #1 Clinton, ON. |
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