Regimental number: 880487 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8043 – 11, Item: 587251, PDF:- B8043-SO11  Date of Birth 10/02/1872 at Chatham, Twsp., Kent, ON. Living in Wallaceburg, ON., living with his wife Elizabeth Jane and had nine Children: Ruby 20 yrs., William 18 yrs., Maisie Bell 16 yrs., John Lewis, 14 yrs., Elsie 12 yrs., Bessie, 8yrs., Walter, 6 yrs. Norris, 5 yrs., Roland 6 mths. William’s parents were deceased.  Attestation: 13/05/1916 at Chatham, ON.

Apparent Age: 49 yrs. 1 mth. Height 5’ 8 “, Girth: 44” Weight: 192#. Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Red. Medical” “Fit” 13/03/16 – of Wallaceburg. Address Box 17, Wallaceburg, ON.

An engineer. Attestation: 15/03/1916 at Chatham, ON. to 186^th Bn. SOS19/03/17 with of 186^TH. Bn. to 19/03/17 – Discharged at Camp Borden 15/09/16 at Chatham, ON. 2/03/17 “Over Age.”

At Discharge: – Age 45 years “Feeling  MEDICALLY UNFIT. “ – Through cause not due to Military Service.” This man is 45 years old, has a rapid pulse and is quite stout. Has gained much in weight since enlisting. Before enlistment worked as a stave cutter, since as a cook.  Date of Discharge 19/03/17.

 Honourably discharged March, 1917.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (19-03-1917), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 8043 - 11, CDP (19/03/17)

Height	5'8"
Weight	192 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	19 yrs. 1 mth.
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Red
Birthplace	10/02/1872 at Chatham, Twsp., Kent, ON.

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