Saturday 15 December 2007

Private Russell Crossley Coulter

Born on 8 December 1884 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Ellen Coulter, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as electrician, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 17 January 1916 (number 775619) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 1917 - later served in reserve units and the Canadian tank corps.

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