Private Edward Albert Davely

Born on 15 April 1891 in Montreal, Quebec - son of Phillip Davely, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, joined the 43rd Regiment on 26 January 1915, previously served three years with the 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and one year with the Army Medical Corps, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410949) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 9 March 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 21 April 1919.