Thursday 19 March 2009

Lance-Corporal William Franks

Born on 26 May 1890 in Burton-on-Trent, England - son of Mrs. Sarah Franks, Galt, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter, single, currently a member of the 29th Regiment Highland Light Infantry of Canada (six months), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8 inches, chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 71st Battalion, CEF, in Galt, Ontario, on 15 September 1915 (number 126468) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 11 July 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 12 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 10 or 11 November 1917 - wounded on 1 or 4 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.

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