Thursday 4 September 2008

Private Stuart Donald

Born on 21 January 1889 in Nenagh[?], Ireland - son of Margaret H. Donald, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bank clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 2 June 1915 (number 410729) - 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 13 March 1917.

Died on 20 May 1923.

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