Thursday 10 January 2008

Private Frank Crabtree

Born on 8 January 1886 in Manchester, England - husband of Adelaide Crabtree, Toronto, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as teamster, married, no current military service, previously served two months with the Manchester Regiment, Church of England, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 12 January 1916 (number 775037) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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