Saturday 28 April 2007

Private Wilson Edward Bell

Born on 2 July 1899 in Yorkshire, England - son of Jean Bell, Montreal, Quebec - attestation form notes present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 38 inches, medium complexion, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, Roman Catholic.

Joined the No. 2 Overseas Canadian Army Service Corps Depot in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 June 1917 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 18 August 1918 - transferred to the 43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1918.

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