Monday 9 June 2008

Sergeant Joseph Alexander Day

Born on 11 November 1893 on the Isle of Wight, England - husband of Kate Anna Louise Day, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as hospital attendant, married, no current military service, previously served three years with the West Yorkshire (regulars), five years and one month with the Royal Army Medical Corps, and eight months with the PAMC, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 April 1915 (number 410259) - 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 6 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 1 July 1918.

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