Monday 13 April 2009

Sergeant Edgar Garbutt

Born on 5 January 1889 in Grahamsville, Ontario - son of Wilson Garbutt, Malton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Malton, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Methodist, height of 5 feet 6.25 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 3 March 1916 (number 775929) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 3 or 9 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 November 1918.

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