Sunday 19 October 2008

Private John Joseph Duffy

Born on 9 February 1897 in Victoria Road, Ontario - son of Mrs. Margaret Duffy, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as shoemaker, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 January 1916 (number 775622) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 24 June 1917 - wounded on 30 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 1919.

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