Friday 31 October 2008

Sergeant George Gordon Duncan

Born on 8 November 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Jas. Duncan, North Bay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as clerk, single, currently a member of the 97th Regiment, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.875 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 20 March 1916 (number 648275) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 6 June 1919.

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