Friday 2 January 2009

Private Robert Erskine

Born on 30 July 1889 in Perthshire, Scotland - next of kin listed as Andrew Erskine, Shire[?] Mills, New Mills, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as designer, single, no current military service, previously served with the Territorials in Scotland, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 51st Battalion, CEF, in Edmonton, Alberta, on 18 January 1915 (number 436452) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - struck off strength of the 38th Battalion on 25 April 1919.

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