Tuesday 30 January 2007

Private Harold Gilbert Austin

Born on 13 June 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. E. Austin, Ottawa, Ontario - conscription form notes single, Presbyterian, trade as mechanic, no current nor previous military service, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches, medium complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair.

Drafted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, on 18 January 1918 (number 3320147) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 10 or 12 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion to England on 8 January 1919.

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