Private Edmund Buck

Born on 21 May 1880 in Southport, Lancashire, England - brother of John Buck, Southport, Lancashire, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 40.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, gray hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 14 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 June 1915 (number 410042) - 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 17 or 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 24 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.