Wednesday 30 April 2008

Private Henry Davenport

Born on 26 August 1888 in Manchester, England - son of William Davenport, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 19 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410722) - 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 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 27 November 1916 - [either] later served with reserve units [or was] wounded on 10 April 1917.

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