Sunday 9 November 2008

Private Samuel Dunster

Born on 8 December 1884 in Chard, Somerset, England - son of Susan Dunster, Chard, Somerset, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address RR#4 Mallorytown, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 3 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 8 February 1916 (number 639318) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 2 or 3 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

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