| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 53628 |
| Unit # | 18th |
| Resident | Kent Co. |
Regimental number: 53628 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10322 – 10 Item: 307723, PDF:- B10322-SO10. Date of Birth 09/08/1888 at Sussex, England. N of K: Mary Whitington of West Cottages of Bolney, Sussex, England, the brother of L/Cpl. Harry 53629.
A single labourer living in Kent Co. Attestation: 3/11/1914. Age: 26 yrs. 2 mos., Height: 5’ 6 ½”, Girth: 37”, Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Gray, Hair: Black. Medical exam : “Fit” 3/11/1914.
Departed Chatham, ON. 2nd Contingent CEF member 18th Bn. CDP 4/11/14. Sailed from Halifax, NS. aboard the S. S. Grampian – 18/04/15
A single labourer living in Kent Co. Attestation: 3/11/1914. Departed Chatham, ON. 2nd Contingent CEF member 18th Bn. CDP 4/11/14.
It was reported that William was treated for Epilepsy and admitted to 14 General Hospital. He was treated for his condition and discharged 12/01/16. Classified as ”Unfit”. Never the less he rejoined his unit 12/01/15
William was Killed in Action 26/03/16.
It is reported in a letter from Capt. Stewart McKeough to his father dated 3/05/16, that William, “was killed by a shell the night of the coy. Went into the trenches. He was one of the steadiest and most popular men in my company.” McKeough goes on to mention Williams brother “Lance Corporal Harry Whittington who is in the Coy., although I believe they enlisted in Sarnia, had relatives in Chatham and while in London always went to Chatham when on pass. “McKeough Letters” at page 358.
WHITINGTON Initials: W Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: 18th Bn. KIA, Date of Death: 26/03/1916 Service No: 53628 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: II. N. 5. Cemetery: RIDGE WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
He was eligible for the 1914 – 15 Star. His mother Mary, was given the Memorial Cross 22/06/1920 and his father George would have received the plaque and the Scroll.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (04-11-1914), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10322 – 10, LAC, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | KIA, Date of Death: 26/03/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: II. N. 5. Cemetery: RIDGE WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY |
| Birthplace | 09/08/1888 at Sussex, England |
| Next of Kin | Mary Whitington of West Cottages of Bolney, Sussex, England, the brother of L/Cpl. Harry 53629 |
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