Thursday 12 June 2008

Private Walter Charles Deal

Born on 30 November 1892 in Leytonstone, Essex, England - son of Charles Deal, South Hackney, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Harlem, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Delta, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 639394) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 20 September 1918.

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