Saturday, 21 April 2007

Private William Robert Baynham

Born on 15 October 1896 in Prescott, Ontario - son of Mrs. Annie Baynham, Prescott, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Prescott, Ontario, trade as railroader, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35 inches, medium complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, Church of England.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 March 1916 (number 639999) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

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