Tuesday 16 June 2009

Private Wilfrid Gravel

Born on 3 May 1891 in Ottawa, Ontario - husband of Mary Rose Gravel, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as driver, married, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 10.25 inches, chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 15 October 1915 (number 145280) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion in England on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 or 6 June 1917 - invalided sick to England on 20 January 1918.

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