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.
Thanks for posting this. Frederick Alfred Griffin was my Grandfather. He survived the war and served on the Ottawa police department as a mechanic for 25 years. I know he was at Vimy ridge as I have a battle field map stamped with the date. He passed away in 1963, 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren
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