Sunday 28 September 2008

Private William Harry Dowsett

Born on 21 February 1889 in Slough, Bucks, England - son of Mrs. J. Dowsett, Meadow View, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Wellington, Ontario, trade as book keeper, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 254th Battalion, CEF, in Wellington, Ontario, on 21 November 1916 (number 1093032) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 March 1918 - wounded on 29 or 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

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