Born in 1894 in Grodno, Russia - son of Gregor Prokopovitch Greenchuck, Kozina, Russia - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 41 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 13 February 1915 (number 410290) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 1 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 5 November 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - invalided to England on 3 November 1917.
Unit recommendation for a Russian decoration dated 20 September 1917: "Recommended for a Russian Decoration for consistent good work, particularly on Nov. 18/16, Apr. 9/17 and June 25th to July 1st 1917." - no award made.
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