Thursday 25 September 2008

Private Norman David Dow

Born on 14 June 1891 in Dron[?], Perthshire, Scotland - son of Kerstin Dow, Perth, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the military, previously served two years with the Lothian and Border Horse, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, as an other rank in Guelph, Ontario, on 17 March 1915 (number 411006) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - seconded to the 3/Y/C Trench Mortar Battery from 8 June to 14 November 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal.

Awarded a Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette no.31089, 27 December 1918).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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