Source: War Diary Feb. 1916
Served and was sent home and re-enlisted. Comparison of attestation papers below.
| Lt. Robert Henry Sheffield | September 28, 1914 at Valcartier | January 19, 1917 at Calgary |
| What is your name? | Robert Henry Sheffield | |
| In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country where you born?/What is your present address? | Barsntable, Devon, England | Barsntable, Devon, England /Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada |
| What is the name of your next-of-kin? | Miss Jamie Sheffield | Miss J. Sheffield |
| What is the address of your next-of-kin? | 594 Kearney Avenue, Arlington, N.J., U.S.A. | 594 Kearney Avenue, Arlington, N.J., U.S.A. |
| What is your date of birth? | 14, March 1887 | 14, March 1887 |
| What is your Trade or Calling? | Rancher | Customs Officer |
| Are you married? | No | No |
| Are you willing to be vaccinated or re-vaccinated? | Yes | Yes |
| Do you belong to the Active Militia? | Yes | No |
| Have you ever served in any Military Force? | 2 years school cadets | 9th Bn. CEF August 1914 to Sept 1916 |
| Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? | Yes | Yes |
| Are you willing to be attested to service in the CANADIAN OVER-SEAS EXPIDITIONARY FORCE? | Yes | Yes |
| Apparent Age | 27 years 7 months | 29 years 10 months |
| Distinctive Marks | Much scarring right arm affecting forearm from burns. Ditto left hand. | Nil |
| Height | 6’ 3” | 5’ 11.5” |
| Girth when fully expanded | 37” (hard to read) | 45 |
| Range of expansion | 5 “ (hard to read) | 5 |
| Complexion | Light | Fair |
| Eyes | Grey blue | Blue |
| Hair | Brown | Brown |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Notations on Page 1 | Officers (illegible), Lieut | 236th O.S. Battalion (The New Brunswick Kilties – Sir Sams Own), 1030559 |
| Notations on Page 2 | 9th Battn., 107 Fslrs. | |
| Research Source | http://www.clanmacleanatlantic.org/his-kilties.html | |
| http://crazyasacoolfox.blogspot.ca/2011/04/sepia-saturday-new-brunswick-kilties.html | ||
| http://www.gooselane.com/media/505.pdf |
War Diary of the 18th Battalion CEF 