Friday 10 July 2009

Private William Thomas Grozell

Born on 16 February 1897 in Norland, Ontario - son of William Grozell, Norland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Norland, Ontario, trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Coboconk, Ontario, on 22 February 1916 (number 726145) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 10 or 13 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917.

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