Monday 15 December 2008

Private William Richard Eggleton

Born on 12 May 1882 in London, England - husband of Mary Ann Eggleton, Lindsay, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sectionman, married, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.75 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 21 October 1915 (number 724544) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 19 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - invalided to England on 4 October 1918.

Unit recommendation for a Military Medal dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th Sept 1918." - no award made.

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