Tuesday 19 January 2010

Private James Scarlett Johnson

Born on 3 June 1884 in Dublin, Ireland - nephew of F.W. Sweny, Dublin, Ireland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as waiter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 22 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410791) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 5 March 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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