Saturday 15 December 2007

Sergeant Sydney Charles Cotterell

Born on 11 May 1887 in Bury, Lancashire, England - husband of Louisa N. Cotterell, Edmonton, Alberta - at time of enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, dark blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 5 January 1915 (number 436133) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 12 or 13 February 1917 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 13 April 1917 - later served with reserve units - later promoted to Acting-Company Quartermaster-Sergeant.

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