Source: Per Facebook post by Allan Miller at the Essex and Kent Scottish Facebook Page.
Family Search: Private Sidney Wain was born on 27 November 1885, in London, England, United Kingdom as the son of Frederick J Wain and Mary Dane. He married Annie Elizabeth Baker on 13 February 1915, in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He immigrated to Canada in 1913. He registered for military service in 1915. In 1915, at the age of 30, his occupation is listed as motor driver in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada. He died on 23 April 1942, in Chatham, Kent, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 56, and was buried in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada.
Husband of Ann Elizabeth (nee Baker) Wain. Son of Frederick Wain and Marie Dane both of England.
This man enlisted with the 91st OS Battalion on 9 December 1915 at St. Thomas, Ontario. He was transferred to the 186th OS Battalion on 28 February 1916.
Going overseas, he served in England from 7 April 1917 until 25 August 1917 when he was taken on strength with the 18th Battalion. He served on the front lines from 5 September 1917 until he became ill with Trench Fever on 11 October 1917 and was sent to England for convalescence. He was not to return to active service returning to Canada via the SS Grampian leaving Liverpool on 24 January 1919.
He was discharged on 21 February 1919 at London, Ontario due to demobilization.
Obit
Sidney Wain
CHATHAM, April 24.—Sidney Wain, a member of the Chatham customs staff, died today at his home at 188 Inshes avenue. He was 56 yearsr of age.
Known to his friends and associates as “Stan,” Mr. Wain was a native of England who came to this country as a youth. He served with the Canadian forces during the last war, going overseas with the 186th Battalion and subsequently transferring to the air force.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Edward Beeston, of Windsor; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Newman and Miss Mabel Wain, in England, and Mrs. James Eggers in Hamburg, Germany.
The funeral will be held Saturday and will be conducted by Captain the Rev. Mr. Duncan, padre of Number 12, Basic Training Centre.
The Windsor Star
Fri, Apr 24, 1942 ·Page 39
