Private Edward Robert McLean Brodie

Born on 16 January 1898 in Newton Mearns, Scotland - son of James Brodie, Brockville, Ontario - enlistment records note the following: present address in Brockville, Ontario, trade as moving picture operator, single, currently serving with the 41st Regiment Brockville Rifles (five years), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Brockville, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 639687) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 12 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 May 1918 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.