Saturday 23 August 2008

Private John Dillon

Born on 31 December 1878 in Dublin, Ireland - friend of Peter Lynch, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 8.25 inches, weight of 157 pounds, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 18 May 1915 (number 410486) - 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 6 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 8 April 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 26 December 1917.

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