Saturday 26 January 2008

Warrant Officer Class II George Cruickshank

Born on 7 October 1883 in Dingwall, Scotland - husband of Annie Cruickshank, Ottawa, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as floor finisher, married, no current military service, previously served twelve years with the Scotch Fusilliers, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, grey complexion, dark eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410479) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.

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