Wednesday, 3 June, 2009

Sergeant Leonard Goudie

Born on 27 October 1896 in Morrisburg, Ontario - son of Mrs. Bertha Goudie, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Cornwall, Ontario, trade as fireman, single, currently a member of the 59th Regiment (two and a half years), no previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, weight of 150 pounds, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 15 October 1916 (number 1042228) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

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