Monday 9 June 2008

Private Leo de Coeli

Born on 17 March 1897 in Anuhebik, [???] - son of E. de Coeli, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Perth, Ontario, trade as student, single, no current military service, previously served in cadets, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, weight of 125 pounds, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, normal complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Perth, Ontario, on 20 January 1916 (number 787102) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 7 May 1919.

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