Thursday 27 November 2008

Private John Eastman

Born on 24 December 1888 in Midlothin, Scotland - brother of David Eastman, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Ottawa, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 24 March 1916 (number 640002) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 1918.

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