No soldier photo found.
Rank Private
Service # 2611899
Unit # W.O.R.
Resident Ridgetown

Regimental number: 2611899 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9868 – 63, Item: 620410, PDF: B9868-SO63.  Date of Birth 15/03/1897 at Adelaide, Middlesex Co., ON. Son of Willmott Underhay (father) of Ridgetown, ON. Vaccinated. A single salesman living at 243 Queen’s Ave., London, ON. Previously served in His Majesty’s Forces,  Attestation: 12/10/1917 at London, ON. to no. 1 Training Depot.

Apparent Age: 20 yrs. 7 mths. Height: 5’ 6 ½”, Girth: 37”, Weight: 150#,  Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark, Eye sight: 20/20, Hearing R&L Normal. Medical “Fit” 12/10/17 at London, ON. Triangular – 2” scar on left buttocks – boil pre-enlistment C.A.M.C. (TD # W). 

Date of Discharge 5/05/1919 at Western Ontario Military Hospital. Had ‘Victory Bonds” – $51.82. “ moderate goiter on enlistment. On 6/04/18 a fine tremor developed which has since enlarged thyroid with symptoms. Fine tremor C11.

Found on Honour Roll – Church of the Advent, Ridgetown, ON. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Church Of the Advent - Ridgetown, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9868 - 63
Height 5'6 1/2"
Weight 150 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Brown
Age 20 yrs. 7 mths.
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark
Birthplace 15/03/1897 at Adelaide, Middlesex Co., ON.

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