Monday 22 September 2008

Private Henry Cecil Douglas

Born on 14 May 1894 in Dublin, Ireland - son of Anna Douglas, Chicago, Illinois - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as soldier, single, no current military service, previously served three years with the 11th U.S. Cavalry, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 19 February 1916 (number 207971) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 February or 20 March 1917 - wounded on 6 or 9 May 1917 - invalided to England on 11 May 1917.

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