Thursday 29 March 2007

Private John William Barron

Born on 1 July 1897 in London, England - brother of Charles Barron, 126th Battalion, CEF - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 18 January 1916 (number 775602) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 14 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 16 August 1918.

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