Private Alfred William Branch

Born on 23 August 1888 in Brentford, Middlesex, England - husband of Mrs. Sarah E. Branch, Ottawa, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as printer, married with two children (ages two and four years), currently a member of "E" Company, 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410033) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Service Corps.