Friday 27 July 2007

Private Norman Brownlee

Born on 5 August 1885 in Russell, Ontario - husband of Ethel Brownlee, Ottawa, Ontario - son of Sarah Brownlee, South Indian, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: trade as machinist, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.75 inches, weight of 135 pounds, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410461) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 10 May 1918.

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