Thursday 12 February 2009

Private Wallace Meldrom Finlay

Born on 20 March 1896 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Elizabeth Finlay, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother, trade as store keeper, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 2.75 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 166th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 1 February 1916 (number 669718) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 November or 1 December 1916 - wounded on 28 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 October 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.

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