Private William Andrew Fitzpatrick

Born on 17 March 1897 in Russell, Ontario - son of William Fitzpatrick, Russell, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Russell, Ontario, trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 154th Battalion, CEF, in Russell, Ontario, on 21 March 1916 (number 633874) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 January 1918 - invalided sick to England on 23 February 1918.