Tuesday 29 January 2008

Private Charles Elsworth Crummel

Born on 10 April 1888 in Bryan, Ohio - cousin of Will Crummel, Saganaw, Michigan - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address as none, trade as machinist, single, no current military service, previously served four years with the Tennessee National Guard, Methodist, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, light complexion, green eyes, brown with grey hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 1 January 1916 (number 207301) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 3 or 5 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 29 June 1917 - later served with reserve units.

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