For ease of Reference - Walter in 1901 with parents:
1901 Census: Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Head: Henry CHESTER 38
Wife: Eliza CHESTER
Dau: Ada 16
Son: William H 14
Son: Arthur 12
Dau: Mary Ann 10
Son: Walter 7
Son: Fred 4
All the children born in Gorton, (Manchester), Lancashire
For ease of reference: 1917-18
WWI CANADA - Recruitment Draft:
Walter CHESTER , age 22, single, CofE, Occ: Mechanic
Born 3 Mar 1896, Manchester
Resident: Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Father: Henry CHESTER, Hyde Rd Manchester, then 23 Spring Gardens, Ardwick.
Never before in the Services.
Description: 5', 5", Dark Complexion, Grey eyes, Brown Hair
Called up 11 Nov 1917, Regina, Sask.
Examined: 30 Mar 1918
TRAVEL 1919:
Ship "City of Puebla", from Liverpool 26 Aug 1919, to New York, arriving 9 Sep 1919
Walter CHESTER, Mechanic 25, not married, English, British, b Manchester, England
Last Permanent Residen oft: Regina, Canada
Address in UK: 10 Spring Gardens, Manchester
Never before in the US. Has $25.
In Transit. Going to : Friend, Max? Mr? Grey, South Side, Swift Current, Sask, Canada
Description: 5', 8", Fair complexion, Brown Hair & Eyes. Tattoo of Hellshead on left forearm.
Person who paid for ticket: No-one! He was noted as being a Stowaway on this ship (along with one other man, a Corsican sailor named Tomas SANCHEZ).
It appears he was held in custody until 4 Nov 1919, when he was deported, on the same ship he arrived on.
TRAVEL 1945:
Border Entry Detroit, Michigan, USA on 21 Mar 1945
Walter CHESTER age 51, born 3/3/94 , married, British, Occ: Manufacturer. Travelling alone
Canadian Visa issued: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Last Permanent Residence: 6490, 10 Mile Road, Centerline, Michigan and is returning to that address.
Nearest relative in Country whence applicant came:
Wife, Mary Ellen CHESTER of 43 North Road, Droylsden, Manchester
Has been to US before in: From Nov 1925 to Sep 1928, and from Nov 1928 to 20 Mar 1945.
Intending to reside permanently.
Description: 5', 5", medium complexion, brown hair and blue eyes; tattoos both arms.
Last arrived: Quebec 18 Nov 1928 on the ship "Laurentic"
There was some notation on this manifest, about " 7th Proviso granted with respect to Commission of crimes committed in BIA Jan 19, 1945" - not sure what that all meansbut it looks like he was passed (admitted).
The other Walter CHESTER cites a date of birth 5 March 1893 Glasgow, unmarried, occupation: Teamster when he attested for the CEF on 1 Mar 1917 in St John's New Brunswick. He had a sister named Mary, Mrs Greenlees living in Glasgow. He was then in the 62nd NB Militia, and had previously served for 12 mths in the 104th Batt. CEF.
Cheers
AMBLY
