Sunday 31 May 2009

Lance-Corporal James D. Gordon

Born on 9 December 1887 in Williamsburg Township, Ontario - son of Mrs. Katherine Gordon, Morewood, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter, single, no current military service, previously served with the 59th Regiment (three years), Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 6 April 1915 (number 410837) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 6 or 8 November 1915 - wounded on 13 or 15 October 1916.

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