| Rank | Sergeant |
| Service # | 802791 |
Regimental Number: 802791 Reference RG150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2296-40, Item: 344969, PDF:- B2296-SO40. Present address – Bothwell, Kent Co., ON. Date of Birth 18/10/1882 at Bristol, England. Married a labourer. Vaccinated – Yes. Next of Kin: Myrtle Drake, wife, at Merlin, Kent Co. As a Section worker on the railroad, Weight he was living with his wife in Bothwell, ON. They had four children: two boys Joseph Thomas 8, John Brederick, 7 and two daughters Ellen Rose 6 and Ruby 3. His father William Drake of Winnipeg, MB. His mother had passed away 4/05/16.
Previously he had served for seven years in the 2nd Bn. Gloucester, Imperial Army. Served in the South Africa War. In the British Army. Wounded while in service. Attestation: 22/01/1916 at Glencoe, Lambton Co. ON. to the 135th Bn. M. Matt 2012.
Age 33 yrs. 10 mths., Height: 5’ 6”, Girth: 39”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark Brown, Weight 158 #. Medical 22/01/16 at Glencoe, ON. Medical “Fit”, 22/01/16 at Glencoe
His, Teeth needed Attention.” His last pay – to Discharged 18/08/1926. Alice Clared in favour his wife Mrs. Myrtle Drake, of Merlin, ON. He was Medically Unfit ; “Compulsory – Assigned. Pay Only” 18/08/16 at Camp Borden, ON. 135th O/S 18/08/16 – “Discharged – Medically Unfit.
Joseph was shaking and unable to perform his duties. He had scars on his right side – caused by bullet wounds from service in South Africa. Scar on underside of his Biceps of the Right Arm scar on left by upper third all caused by bullets while serving in the South African War – Not CANADIAN
Taken two months to recover. Discharged account unfit for Service 17/08/16 – 18/08/16 “Proceeding to Discharge – Medically Unfit.
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