Lance-Corporal George Albert Burchmore

Born on 5 August 1897 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Alfred Burchmore, Montreal, Quebec - enlistment records provide the following: trade as plumber, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 73rd Canadian Infantry Battalion in Montreal, Quebec, on 6 September 1915 (number 132245) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 5 or 6 October 1916 - wounded on 3 or 5 November 1916 - invalided to England on 11 November 1916 - transferred to the 4th Labour Battalion on 14 March 1917 - later served with the 14th Canadian Infantry Battalion - later promoted to corporal.