Thursday 3 April 2008

Private Arthur Dalton

Born on 3 February 1891 in McAlmd[?], Alberta - son of Mark David Dalton, Anaconda, Montana - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker, single, currently a member of the 41st Regiment (since 18 January 1915), previously served three years in the United States Army, height of 5 feet 0 inches, chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 March 1915 (number 410960) - 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 28 June 1917 - invalided to England on 5 August 1917.

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