Thursday, 10 January 2008

Private Ernest Craig

Born on 15 September 1883 in Almonte, Ontario - husband of Nellie Craig, Almonte, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Almonte, Ontario, trade as labourer, married, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6 inches, weight of 145 pounds, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Almonte, Ontario, on 2 May 1916 (number 787949) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 17 April 1917.

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