Tuesday 30 December 2008

Private Leonard Endicott

Born on 18 July 1889 in Devonshire, England - husband of Etta Mossil Endicott, Ottawa, Ontario (later London, England) - son of Samuel and Jemima Endicott - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as fireman, married, currently serving with the Governor General's Foot Guards since 19 February 1915, no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, healthy complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410456) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 25 April 1916 - buried in Woods Cemetery (grave II.G.2), Belgium.

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