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Rank Private
Service # 880755
Unit # 186th
Resident Chatham

Regimental number: 880755. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10633 – 48, Item: 330177, PDF: B10633-SO48 at Chatham, ON. Date of Birth: 20/05/1872  at Oil Springs, Kent, Co.,  ON. N of K: Mrs. Jennie Legue (sister) of 481 Walker Rd., Windsor, ON. A widower living in Chatham, ON working as a carpenter. Served 3 yrs in the US Army . Vaccinated. He had children, a daughter Angeline Elore Yeax.  Attestation: 5/05/1916 at Chatham, ON to O/S 186th Bn.

Apparent Age: 44 yrs. Height: 5’ 3”, Girth: 37 yrs. Weight: 154#. Complexion: Dark, Eyes: Grey, Hair: Dark Brown. Scar above the left knee. Medical “Fit”4/05/16 at Chatham, ON.

1st Div. 186th Bn. (DESERTER)  declared 186th Bn. 5/05/16 to 2/07/1916 – SOS as a deserter from 28/07/16 to 29/07/16. Kit Deficiency $41.79 “Proceeding on Discharge – 186th O/S CEF. “Deserter” 28/07/1916 place of desertion at Camp Borden.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Library Archives of Canada, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10633 – 48, LAC Search
Height 5' 3"
Weight 154 lbs. lbs
Eye Colour Grey
Age 44 yrs
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Birthplace 20/05/1872 at Oil Springs, ON.
Next of Kin Mrs. Jennie Legue (sister) of 481 Walker Rd., Windsor, ON.

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