Friday 10 November 2006

Private George Aca Adams


Born on 27 November 1878 in the state of Kansas, USA - brother of Miss CH Deane, Halstead, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address as Mawer, SK; trade as farmer; single; was not currently a member of the Active Militia; served six months with North-West Mounted Police in South Africa; height as 5 feet 8 inches; chest as 38 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair; and a Presbyterian.

Joined the 128th Battalion, CEF, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 6 March 1916 (number 782196) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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