Trained two years with Prince Albert’s Somersetshire Light Infantry.

Private George W Davey enlisted in the 91st Battalion 1915. Later was sent to form a nucleus for the 186th Battalion at Chatham. Transferred to 122nd Battalion Galt March 21st 1917. Embarked for England June 1917, Crossed to France June 30th 1917. He was promoted to L/CE Corporal while serving in France and returned to England December 1918, and arrived in Canada February 5th 1919.

Discharged March 1st due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (07-02-1919), Chatham Daily Planet (10-02-1919), Discharged - Medically Unfit (01-03-1919), NR-MB60 (28-02-1916), Victoria Ave. United Church - Roll of Honour, Chatham Daily News (11-11-2008), Chatham Daily News (11-11-2010)

Height	5' 6''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	46
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Dark Brown
Race	Brittish
Birthplace	South Petherton, Somerset
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Blonde Lumber Coy.
Average Earnings	$25.00
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	November 30th, 1893. St Sampsons. Guernsey. Channel Islands
When Enlisted	November 21st 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Davey 87 Emma St Chatham

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