Sunday 21 December 2008

Private Reginald "Dick" Elliott

Born on 11 October 1879 in Hunt Green, Sussex, England - husband of Phyllis Abigail Dora Elliott, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher and cook meat man, married with four children (four, six, eight and ten years old), no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 March 1915 (number 410088) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - attached to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery on 1 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 13 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Died on 28 February 1971 in Ottawa.

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