Saturday 12 January 2008

Private Archibald Crawford

Born on 10 June 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland - sister of Isabelle Crawford, Orphans Home of Bridge of Weir - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in South Indian, Ontario, trade as farming, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 21 February 1916 (number 633529) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 17 or 18 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 6 September 1918.

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