Born on 20 March 1892 in Bainsville, Ontario - brother of Miss Ethel Jodoin, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as cheesemaker; single; currently a member of the Active Militia; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410513) - served weith the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal, but no award - unit recommendation dated 1 March 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117)
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410513) - served weith the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 14 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 April 1918 - wounded on 2 September 1918 - invalided to England on 5 September 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal, but no award - unit recommendation dated 1 March 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."
(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117)
thank you for taking the time to post this information. this person is my great grandfathers younger brother and I have been researching my paternal side. it is delightful to find this in the many web pages i have viewed.
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