Monday 5 July 2010

Private Jules Lizotte

Born on 1 July 1893 in St. Lambert, Quebec - husband of Mary Lizotte, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lumberman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; hazel eyes; light hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 7 April 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410351) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - invalided to England on 3 or 4 December 1916 - later served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, CEF.

(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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