Private John Robert Albert Swainston went overseas with the 186th. Battalion March 28th, 1917. After two months training at Bramshott Camp he was transferred to the Forestry Battalion, Sunnigdale Camp, proceeding to France in May, 1917, attached to the 44th. Company, NO.1 District, Central Group, Canadian Forestry Corps. He was admitted to the R.V.H. Hospital, Netley, England.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (16-12-1918)

Height	5' 5"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	32
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Portsmouth, England.
Religion	Salvationist
Last Place of Employment	William Gray, Sons-Campbell Company, Chatham
Average Earnings	$3.50 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	May 4th, 1911, Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	April, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Mabel Swainston, Chatham, Daughter- Marion Swainston, Marguerite Swainston

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