| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 880540 |
| Unit # | 186th |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 880540 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10285 – 21, Item: 309418, PDF: B10285-SO21. Date of Birth 06/06/1885 at Yorkshire, England. Married to Alice and living at Berry St., Chatham, ON. A labourer. Attestation: 25/03/1916 at Chatham to 186th Bn.
He was the son of Henry White and his mother were living at Beanland Parade IIkley, Yorkshire, England.
Franklin was the father of Geoffrey 8 years old and Irene age 5 years.
Age: 30 yrs. Height: 5’ 7 ½”, Girth: 36”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair, Auburn, Weight: 140 #. Medical: 25/03/16 at Chatham – “Fit”. He was at Camp Borden 15/09/16 on Routine exam
At some point they moved to Hamilton, ON. living at 10 Augusta, St. There was also a residence at 18 Beattie St., Chatham, ON. He was TOS 25/03/16 with the 186th Batt. Transferred to No.1.S.S. Coy discharged 9/05/17.
He was supposed “Medically Unfit.” 9/05/17 It appears that his medical has after sailing from Halifax on the S.S.Lapland 28/03/17.
He was Discharged 9/05/17 to the Board: With the following remarks:
In the estimation of the Board this man has no disability. And feels as good now as when he enlisted. Heart and Lungs sound and general condition – good.” Chatham Medical Board 7/03/17
Is he unfit for Military Service – No. Recommendation That he be retained in the service of some overseas unit,
Dated 8/05/17.
Date of Death: 24 August, 1977 at Chatham, ON.
Found on Nominal Roll for the 186th Bn 28/03/1917.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Nominal Roll of 186th Bn, NR-MB60 (25-03-1916), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10285 - 21, LAC |
| Height | 5'7 1/2" |
| Weight | 140 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 30 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Auburn |
| Birthplace | 06/06/1885 at Yorkshire, England |
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