Private William C.Gowdey took a Signalling and Training course, going overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917. He took courses in B.F. and P.T., bombing, Lewis gun rifle grenades and qualified as a first class signaller. He proceeded to France December 9th,1917, attached to the 1st Battalion.

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Sources

IODE, Blenheim News Tribune (29-03-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (03-05-1916), Blenheim News Tribune (30-08-1916), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	25
Complexion	Dark
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	London, England
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Pere Marquette Railroad, Erieau, Ontario
Average Earnings	$80.00 per month
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	February 26th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	One brother on active duty, two brothers killed in action.

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