Wednesday 30 April 2008

Private Edwin Emmanuel Davey

Born on 19 June 1896 in Devonshire, England - son of Mrs. Eliza Davey, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as labourer, single, no current military service, previously served in the Territorials for two years, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 10 January 1916 (number 775052) - taken on the strength of the 38h Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 22 or 24 February 1917 - invalided to England on 22 April 1917.

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