Private Albert John Brady

Born on 28 March 1888 in Boston, Massachusetts - brother of James Brady, Quincy, Massachusetts - attestation form provides the following: present address in Montreal, Quebec, trade as shoemaker, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, weight of 160 pounds, clear complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 240th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Renfrew, Ontario, on 21 December 1916 (number 1042603) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 2 November 1917.