Monday 28 May 2007

Private Gordon William Boddington

Born on 18 June 1893 in Toronto, Ontario - son of William J. Boddington, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 33 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Baptist.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410464) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 25 October 1915.

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