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Rank Private
Service # 880493
Unit # 186th Bn.
Resident Chatham Township

Regimental number: 880493. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10207 – 19, Item: 305654, PDF:- B10207-S019.  Date of Birth: 22/09/1893 at Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON. Son of John Weir of Wallaceburg, ON. (father) Chatham Township, Kent Co.  A single labourer living in Wallaceburg. Attestation: 17/03/1916 at Chatham, ON to 186th Bn. Vaccination –Yes. 14/03/16 – 17/03/16 

Apparent Age: 22 yrs. 5 mths., Height: 5’ 9”, Girth: 38 ½” Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown. 14/03/16 at Wallaceburg. 17/03/16. “ MEDICALLY UNFIT” – at Wallaceburg: 14/03/1916 

1916 Mar. 17th to 4 Apr./17 – Discharged MM 4/04/16 – 5/04/16 – CLOSE BY PAYMENT – 186TH – 880493. Last Pay: – 4/04/16 – Discharged – Kit Clear $11.40 – Discharge:- M.F. B. – 227 4/04/16 – “UNFIT AUTHORITY M.F.B. 227. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10207 – 19, LAC Search
Height 5'9"
Eye Colour Blue
Age 22 yrs. 5 mths.
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Birthplace 22/09/1893 at Chatham Twsp., Kent Co., ON.

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