Wednesday 1 October 2008

Private Joseph Doyle

Born on 24 April 1886 in Matilda Township, Dundas County, Ontario - husband of Della Doyle, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as farmer, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 33 inches fully expanded, medium fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 30 July 1916 (number 640193) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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