Wednesday 3 December 2008

Private Reginald W. Edmead

Born on 20 February 1890 in the British West Indies - son of Mrs. Fanny Edmead, New York City - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Montreal, Quebec, trade as shipper, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, weight of 135 pounds, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 2 February 1917 (number 1042996) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 July 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 28 January 1919.

1 comment:

Kate Brown said...

I would love to know if anyone has further information on Reginald Edmead. He came to England either during or just after WWI and met my grandmother who gave birth to their daughter - my aunt - who is now 91 years old.