Monday 24 May 2010

Private Arthur Thomas William Lawson

Born on 10 May 1879 in England - husband of Emily Lawson, Laurentian View, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 4.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 27 January 1915 (number 410107) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 5 December 1915 - wounded on 4 or 7 June 1916.

(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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