Saturday, 31 January 2009

Private Archie Fergus

Born on 7 October 1899 (March 1916) / 1898 (October 1916) (actually 1900) in Glasgow, Scotland - brother of Lizzie Fergus, Maxville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in March 1916: present address in Maxville, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Baptist, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Maxville, Ontario, on 6 March 1916 (number 633694) - [then what?] - rejoined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 21 October 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion as a minor on 5 October 1918.

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