Private Frederick William Leal

Born on 21 April 1886 in Madoc, Ontario - husband of Etheline Leal, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as moulder; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6.75 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; weight of 170 pounds; fair complexion; grey eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 8 December 1915 (number 787342) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - invalided sick to England on 18 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(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)