Private William John Cole

Born on 22 April 1888 in Slags, York County, Ontario - husband of Margaret Alzina Cole, Donald, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Donald, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 725197) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917.