Sunday 12 April 2009

Private Alan McKenzie Gammell

Born on 30 December 1892 or 1893 in Montreal, Quebec - sone of Mrs. I. Gammell, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as office man, single, no current military service, previously served with the 3rd Victoria Rifles, Prebyterian, height of 5 feet 8.3 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal on 11 March 1915 (number 410957) - transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on 17 July 1915 - wounded on 17 January 1917 - [left the CEF] - rejoined the CEF in Montreal, Quebec, on 18 October 1917 as a lieutenant - later promoted to captain - seconded to the Deputy Branch of the Adjutant-General in Ottawa from 1 April 1918 to 15 April 1919.

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