Thursday 7 October 2010

Private Napoleon Mayotte

Born on 9 July 1888 in Rockland, Ontario - husband of Josephine Mayotte, Rockland, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as brakeman; married (with one daughter); no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 39.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 August 1915 (number 144738) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 15 August 1917.

(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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