Thursday 7 February 2008

Lance-Corporal Walter Henry Cullen

Born on 16 October 1895 in Portsmouth, England - son of William Cullen, Paris, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 125th Battalion, CEF, in Paris, Ontario, on 31 December 1915 (number 772584) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - invalided sick to England on 18 December 1918 - later served in reserve units.

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