Saturday, 15 December 2007

Lance-Sergeant William Coulby

Born on 13 September 1896 in Nottingham, England - next of kin listed as Thomas Coulby, Nottingham, England - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, medium hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 6 July 1915 (number 410714) - 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 22 or 24 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 April 1917 - wounded on 29 October 1917 - accidentally injured and invalided to England on 15 September 1918.

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