Sunday, 6 July 2008

Private Gordon Denis

Born on 26 August 1890 in Hull, Quebec - husband of Alma Denis, Hull, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as pulp maker, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 26 June 1916 (number 246546) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 September 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

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