Tuesday 7 October 2008

Private Philip Raymond Drury

Born on 27 November 1897 in Norfolk, England - friend of Harvey Capp, Cameron, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Hoodville, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 4.75 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 (number 724730) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 27 June 1917 - invalided to England on 17 August 1917.

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