Regimental number: 3138192. Rg 150, Accession: 1992/93/166, Box: 9260-14, Item: 249268, PDF: B9260-SO14. Present address: R.R.#1 Bearline, Kent Co. , ON. MSA # 707908AC,  Date of Birth: 28/08/1897 at Bearline, Kent Co. ON. A single farmer, son of John Steen (father) of R. R. # 1 Bearline. Medical at Chatham, ON. 11/10/17.

Age: 20 yrs. 10 Mos., Height: 5’ 10”, Girth: 36”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Eyes: 30/20, Hearing: Normal, Weight: 143 #. Linear scar 2” above left eye; A linear scar outer side of Right knee.

Private John Charles Steen trained a short time at London, Ontario, when he was admitted to hospital through illness.

Attestation: 11/06/18 at London, ON. to 1^st Batt. – WOR. TOS: 12/06/18 MEDICALLY UNFIT.

Due to Pneumonia 20/06/28. Treatment for pneumonia at London Military Hospital to 14/08/18 and after 56 day was transferred to Guelph Convalescence Hospital 14/08/18 to 17/09/18 “Discharged being Medically Unfit for further service although fit for employment in civil life 

14/08/18 to 5/09/18 still had a cough. He was paid $97.80 and no charge for his kit.

Private John Charles Steen received his discharge September 17th, 1918, being medically unfit for military service.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Discharged - Medically Unfit (17-09-1918), LAC

Height	5' 10"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	20 yrs. 10 mth.
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Dover Township
Religion	Protestant
Last Place of Employment	Farmer
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	June 12th, 1918
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- J. Steen, Bear Line, Ontario, Mother- Mrs. J. Steen

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