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)
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.
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