Thursday, 22 January 2009

Private William Farmer

Born on 21 January 1881 in Fifeshire, Scotland - husband of Agnes Farmer, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife, trade as file grinder, married, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 9.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 669967) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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