Thursday 20 May 2010

Private Robert Franklin Lavery

Born on 27 June 1897 in St. Louis, Missouri - son of Mrs. Margaret Lavery, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 6 January 1916 (number 207364) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - wounded on 28 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 7 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - transferred to the CIB Depot, CEF, on 20 April 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)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

My father, Robert Franklin Lavery, son of George and Margaret Lavery, was born in Milton, Ontario on 27th June 1899. He was the youngest of 4 of the 5 sons of George and Margaret Lavery who fought in WW I. His grandson is currently serving in Afghanistan.

R. Greer Lavery P. Eng.