Sunday 9 November 2008

Lieutenant Wilson Ellis Dunton

Born on 18 December 1915 in Montreal, Quebec - next of kin listed as Mrs. R.A. Dunton, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as student, single, currently serving with the McGill Canadian Officer Training Corps, no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 February 1915 - taken on the strength of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 29 May 1915.

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