Thursday 6 November 2008

Private James Dunnet

Born on 18 August 1889 in Caithness, Scotland - son of Mrs. D. Dunnet, East Mey, Thurso, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in RR #3 Jarvis, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, currently a member of the Norfolk Rifles, previously served four years with the Royal Garrison Artillery, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Simcoe, Ontario, on 10 February 1917 (number 270634) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.17), France.

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