Thursday 17 September 2009

Private Alfred James Young Headland

Born on 22 February 1891 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Pyefinch, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410766) - 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 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 18 December 1916 - woundeded on 15 September 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 November 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 18 August 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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