Private Charles Hobbs

Born on 27 February 1900 (gave 1897 on attestation form) in Toronto, Ontario - son of William Hobbs, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as delivery man, single, no current or previous military service, Presbyterian, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, hazel eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 29 December 1915 (number 775091) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 10 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - discovered to be a minor.

(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)