Saturday 20 March 2010

Private Joseph McKenzie Kinmond

Born on 21 December 1889 in Dundee, Scotland - husband of Annie Kinmond, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410796) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 27 October 1917.

(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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