Reference number: RG150, Accession: 1992 – 93/166, Box: 10251 – 47, Item number: 290021

Private William Weston left for overseas with the 186th Battalion March 26th, 1917, training at Bramshott Camp until August 1917, when, being medically unfit for service in France, he was transferred to Mitchett Musketry Camp, serving on the staff until the Armistice was signed. He arrived in Canada December 17th, 1918.

Private William Weston received his discharge January 16th, 1919, as medically unfit for military service.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim Freedom Library, RG150, Accession: 1992 – 93/166, Box: 10251 – 47, Item number: 290021

Height	5'6 1/2"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	48
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Light Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Aston Manor, Birmingham, England.
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Morpeth, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 40.00 per month
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	October 27th, 1909, Wingham, Ontario.
When Enlisted	February 18th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Ridgetown, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 17.50 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Ellen Weston, Ridgetown.

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