Thursday, 16 October 2008

Sergeant George Albert Duffield

Born on 14 September 1879 in Norwich, Norfolk, England - husband of Harriet Francis Duffield, Moncton, New Brunswick - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as bricklayer, married, no current military service, previously served twelve years with the Royal Engineers, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.75 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, grey eyes, iron grey hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Prospect, Bermuda, on 13 October 1915 (number 410966) - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool on 8 June 1918.

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