Private Cecil Ellery

Born on 19 December 1896 in Fenelon Falls, Ontario - son of Mrs. Ann Ellery, Fenelon Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Salvation Army, height of 5 feet 10.75 inches, chest of 39 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, on 15 November 1915 (number 725512) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on 1 January 1917.