Attestation of John Edward Chapman

Attestation of John Edward Chapman 1915

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ATTESTATION PAPER No. 123377
CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.

1. What is your name? John Edward Chapman

2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Leeds Yorkshire England

3. What is the name of your next-of-kin? Wife Mrs Annie Chapman

4. What is the address of your next-of-kin? 37 Chester St. St. Thomas - Ont.

5. What is the date of your birth? 25 July 1879

6. What is your Trade or Calling? Painter

7. Are you married? Married 2 children

8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? and Inoculated J.E.C. Yes

9. Do you now belong to the Active Militia? No

10. Have you ever served in any Military Force? 7 Years R.R.R 2 Years 97 days? S.A

11. Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? Yes

12. Are you willing to be attested to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE? Yes

John Edward Chapman (Signature of Man).

Richard H. Graham Lieutenant (Signature of Witness).

DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION

I, John Edward Chapman, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagements by me now made, and I hereby engage and agree to serve in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force, and to be attached to any arm of the service therein, for the term of one year, or during the war now existing between Great Britain and Germany should that war last longer than one year, and for six months after the termination of that war provided his Majesty should so long require my services, or until legally discharged.

John Edward Chapman (Signature of Recruit).

Date 2 Sept 1915. Richard H. Graham Lieut (Signature of Witness).

OATH TO BE TAKEN BY RECRUIT ON ATTESTATION

I, John Edward Chapman, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth, His Heirs and Successors, and that I will as in duty bound, honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity against all enemies, and will observe all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of all the Generals and Officers set over me. So help me God.

John Edward Chapman (Signature of Recruit).

Date 2 Sept 1915. Richard H. Graham Lieut (Signature of Witness).

CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE

The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me that if he made any false answer to any of the above questions he would be liable to be punished as provided in the Army Act.
The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence.
I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said Recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me, at St Thomas the 2nd day of September 1915.

C Th????? Police Magistrate (Signature of Justice).

I certify that the above is a true copy of the Attestation of the above-named Recruit.

Richard H. Graham (Approving Officer)

Form is annotated in the top right hand corner.

Card JC.

Transf from 70th Batt to 91st Batt

auth N.R. 10/11/15

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Description of John Edward Chapman on Enlistment

Apparent age 36 years months.
Height 5 ft. 5 inches.

Chest measurement Girth when fully expanded 37 ins.
Range of expansion 3 inches.

Complexion Fair
Eyes Blue
Hair Fair
Religious denomination Church of England Yes

Distinctive marks, and marks indicating congenital peculiarities or previous disease.

CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I have examined the above-named Recruit and find that he does not present any of the causes of rejection specified in the Regulations for Army Medical Services.
He can see at the required distance with either eye; his heart and lungs are healthy; he has the free use of his joints and limbs, and declares that he is not subject to fits of any description.
I consider him fit for the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force.

Date 2 Sept 195.
Place St Thomas Ont J O Curtis Medical Officer

NOTE. - Should the Medical Officer consider the Recruit unfit, he will fill in the foregoing certificate only in the case of those who have been attested and will briefly state below the cause of unfitness.

CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER COMMANDING UNIT

John Edward Chapman having been finally approved and inspected by me this day, and his name, Age, Date of Attestation, and every prescribed particular having been recorded, I certify that I am satisfied with the correctness of this Attestation.

Date Sept. 19th 195 F Forman May Lt. Col. (Signature of Officer)
For Off. Comd. 70th Overseas Bn. C.E.7.

Source: Ancestry.com. Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918

Original data: Library and Archives Canada. Soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918). Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada, 2006. RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 4930 - 35

ATTESTATION PAPER No. 123377 CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE QUESTIONS TO BE PUT BEFORE ATTESTATION.
1. What is your name?	John Edward Chapman
2. In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born?	Leeds Yorkshire England
3. What is the name of your next-of-kin?	Wife Mrs Annie Chapman
4. What is the address of your next-of-kin?	37 Chester St. St. Thomas - Ont.
5. What is the date of your birth?	25 July 1879
6. What is your Trade or Calling?	Painter
7. Are you married?	Married 2 children
8. Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? and Inoculated J.E.C.	Yes
9. Do you now belong to the Active Militia?	No
10. Have you ever served in any Military Force?	7 Years R.R.R 2 Years 97 days? S.A
11. Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement?	Yes
12. Are you willing to be attested to serve in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE?	Yes
	John Edward Chapman (Signature of Man).
	Richard H. Graham Lieutenant (Signature of Witness).
DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY MAN ON ATTESTATION
I, John Edward Chapman, do solemnly declare that the above answers made by me to the above questions are true, and that I am willing to fulfil the engagements by me now made, and I hereby engage and agree to serve in the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force, and to be attached to any arm of the service therein, for the term of one year, or during the war now existing between Great Britain and Germany should that war last longer than one year, and for six months after the termination of that war provided his Majesty should so long require my services, or until legally discharged.
	John Edward Chapman (Signature of Recruit).
Date 2 Sept 1915.	Richard H. Graham Lieut (Signature of Witness).
OATH TO BE TAKEN BY RECRUIT ON ATTESTATION
I, John Edward Chapman, do make Oath, that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fifth, His Heirs and Successors, and that I will as in duty bound, honestly and faithfully defend His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, in Person, Crown and Dignity against all enemies, and will observe all orders of His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, and of all the Generals and Officers set over me. So help me God.
	John Edward Chapman (Signature of Recruit).
Date 2 Sept 1915.	Richard H. Graham Lieut (Signature of Witness).
CERTIFICATE OF MAGISTRATE
The Recruit above-named was cautioned by me that if he made any false answer to any of the above questions he would be liable to be punished as provided in the Army Act. The above questions were then read to the Recruit in my presence. I have taken care that he understands each question, and that his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to, and the said Recruit has made and signed the declaration and taken the oath before me, at St Thomas the 2nd day of September 1915.
	C Th????? Police Magistrate (Signature of Justice).
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Attestation of the above-named Recruit.
	Richard H. Graham (Approving Officer)