Private Percy Bristow

Born on 18 April 1896 in Timbridge, Kent, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. E. Bristow, Timbridge, Kent, England - enlistment records note the following: trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served 1.5 years with the Kent Cycle Battalion, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, dark brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Prescott, Ontario, on 19 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 10 June 1915 (number 410037) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Bristow's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)