Tuesday 13 February 2007

Private Russell John Barnard

Born on 28 July 1889 in Redhill, Surrey, England - husband of Mrs. Wilhelmina Barnard, Lethbridge, Alberta - attestation form notes trade as grocer, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Salvation Army.

Joined the 63rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 13 September 1915 (number 467231) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 or 19 April 1917 - transferred to the 31st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 26 September 1917.

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