Sunday 13 January 2008

Sergeant Edward McDonald Creighton

Born on 1 May 1896 in Owen Sound, Ontario - son of Emma L. Creighton, Owen Sound, Ontario - at time of enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as drug clerk, single, no current military service, previously served two years at Niagara, Ontario, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, as a Corporal in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 838929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - transferred to No. 3 Canadian General Hospital on 31 March 1919.

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