Born on 12 December 1897 in Ogdensburg, New York - son of George James Ellis, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father, trade as machinist, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 32 inches fully expanded, light complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 3 January 1916 (number 207324) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 10 April 1918.
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This is my grandfather.
This is my grandfather.
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