Wells, Harold (H. E.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 880620
Unit # 186th Battalion, 4th Canadian Pioneers
Resident Chatham
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Private Harold Wells trained with the 24th Kent Regiment, Chatham, Ontario.

Private Harold Wells was transferred from the 186th Battalion to the 4th Canadian Pioneers, London, April 29th, 1916, going to St.-Andrews-by-the-sea, New Brunswick, May 22nd, 1916. He proceeded to England September 26th, 1916, but after six months training was admitted to Hospital. He was returned to Canada July 2nd, 1917, and received further treatment at the Central Military Convalescent Hospital, London, Ontario.

Pte. Harold Wells was discharged from military service March 13th, 1918, being medically unfit due to service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (16-10-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (01-03-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (14-07-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (18-05-1918), Victoria Ave. United Church - Roll of Honour
Height 5'8 1/2"
Eye Colour Brown
Age 19
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion Methodist
Last Place of Employment Student, Jarvis Collegiate Institute, Toronto.
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted March 31st, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Mary Wells, Chatham, Ont.

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