Pte. E.Roy Young embarked for overseas March 28th, 1917, with the 186th Battalion, being promoted to Sergeant Cook of Longmoor Ranges. He received his certificate July 17th, 1917, from the Canadian School of Cookery, after a course there, returning to Longmoor Ranges until the winter, when he reverted to the ranks to train at Bramshott Camp for France.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (10-03-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, NR-MB60 (27-03-1916)

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	31
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Fair
Race	White
Birthplace	Blenheim, Ontario
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Dingman's Bakery, Chatham, Ontario.
Average Earnings	$ 25.00 per week
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	November 25th, 1905, Chatham, Ontario.
When Enlisted	March 28th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 25.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Maud Young, Chatham. Children- Roy Francis Young, Madeline Young, Basil Young.

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