Saturday, 4 July, 2009

Sergeant Frederick Alfred Griffin

Born on 4 July 1886 in Sussex, England - brother of Mrs. Frank Richards, Portsmouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current military service, previously served as a stoker with the Royal Navy (two years), Church of England, height of 5 feet 3.5 inches, chest of 38 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 5 February 1915 (number 410497) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 16 September 1916.

Awarded the Military Medal.

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