Thursday 19 February 2009

Private George David Fitzgerald

Born on 25 September 1895 in Camden Township, Ontario - son of W.J. Fitzgerald, Mountain Grove, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Mountain Grove, Ontario, trade as farmer's son, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 38.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, light blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 146th Battalion, CEF, on 26 January 1916 (number 835542) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 July 1917 - wounded on 30 March 1918 - invalided to England on 5 April 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 October 1918 - invalided sick to England on 26 April 1919.

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