Private Strangeway left for overseas with the 186th battalion Mar. 26, 1917. He trained at Bramshott and proceeded to France Aug 25 to the 18th battalion.

He was admitted to hospital at Rouen Nov. 11 suffering from concussion. Six weeks later  he returned to the lines an served until Aug, 1918 when he was given leave to England.

He rejoined his unit in France Sept. 2, received severe wounds in the shoulder and knee Sept. 5, and was admitted to hospital where he died Sept. 27, 1918.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (04-10-1918)
Supplemental Information	Uncle: George Strangeway, Chatham Aunt: Mrs. Laura Strangeway

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	blue
Age	19
Complexion	dark
Hair	brown
Race	white
Birthplace	Leeds, England
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Gray-Dort, Chatham ON
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Apr. 22, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham ON

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