Tuesday 15 May 2007

Private Thomas Berry

Born on 26 April 1881 in Yorkshire, England - husband of May Berry, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes present address in Toronto, Ontario, trade as mechanic, married, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 38 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 166th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Toronto, Ontario, on 22 January 1916 (number 669029) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 7 March 1918.

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