Sunday 25 January 2009

Private Peter Farro

Born on 5 September 1889 in Italy - friend of Mrs. Bertha Brown, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer, widower, joined the 43rd Regiment on 5 February 1915, previously served four years in the regular forces in Italy, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, hazel eyes, grey hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 22 February 1915 (number 410090) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 20 October 1916 - invalided to England on 23 October 1916.

Died in 1944 - buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

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