Tuesday 7 October 2008

Private Phillip Efremoff Druz

Born on 5 October 1893 in Russia - son of Mrs. Mokrina Furman[?], Dumaninca, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, currently serving with the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (since 26 January 1915), previously served three years in the Russian Army, Greek Orthodox, height of 6 feet 0.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410081) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 20 or 21 November 1916 - invalided to England on 29 November 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Railway Troops on 30 April 1918.

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