Born on 11 March 1892 in Burnley, Lancashire, England - brother of Mrs. J. Watson, Toronto, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served two years with the 4th Battalion, Territorial Black Watch, Congregationalist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 27 July 1915 (number 410694) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - wounded on 11 July 1917 [?].
No comments:
Post a Comment