Wednesday 16 May 2007

Private Joseph Ralph Best

Born on 13 March 1893 in Picton, Ontario - son of William Best, Wellington, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 34 inches, sallow complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, Methodist.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion in Picton, Ontario, on 22 May 1915 (number 410024) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the battalion on 27 or 29 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 7 March 1917.

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