Tuesday 15 May 2007

Private Percy Berry

Born on 5 June 1892 in Lancashire, England - son of Mrs. Ester Berry, Stelybridge, Lancashire, England - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as conductor, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 37 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Methodist.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 January 1916 (number 775024) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 29 March or 7 April 1917 - invalided to England on 21 April 1917.

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