Private John Nicol Brown

Born on 3 May 1894 in Anstruther, Scotland - brother of Mrs. Mary Scott Snowdon, Edmonton, Alberta - enlistment records provide the following: trade as boatman, single, member of the 43rd Regiment since 19 January 1915, previously served with the 56th Rifles, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 February 1915 (number 410039) - 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 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 11 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 29 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.