Private James Branney

Born on 20 May 1886 in Manchester, England - brother of Mrs. Emily Higham, Manchester, England - brother of John Branney, Manchester, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as fur cutter, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Smiths Fall, Ontario, on 23 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 24 July 1915 (number 410034) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 30 May 1919.