Henry Wheeler 3058865 1st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regt.

 

Pte. Henry Wheeler

1^st Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment

Regimental Number 3058865

Henry Wheeler was born in Dummer Township on February 5^th, 1896.

Henry was living in Warsaw and employed as a farmer when he was called to report to Barriefield Camp, Kingston under the Military Service Act on May 9^th, 1918. 

Henry made his way to the Canadian Forces training camp at Barriefield and underwent a medical examination which rated him category “E” and unfit for military service. Wilson had brought with him a diagnosis from his village Physician, Dr. Munroe, stating that he suffered from epilepsy.  The medical officials at Barriefield also noted chronic eczema.   Wheeler was 21 years of age, stood 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighed 134 pounds and sported a fair complexion, blue eyes and fair hair.

Henry Wheler was struck of strength on May 10^th and returned to Warsaw, officially having served one day in the military.

Sources

Canada. "Military Service File of Henry Wheeler." Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa: Record Group 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10268-16. Item Number 310688.