Born on 28 February 1884 in Jamestown, New York - husband of Edith McBrien, Belleville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as heater in rolling mills; married; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 6 feet 2 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 8 March 1916 (number 636790) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - invalided sick to England on 25 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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I have found this soldier's gravestone. It reads 636790 Corporal Simon L. McBrien 38th Battn. CEF. 19th December, 1941.
(Located in Belleville Cemetery)
Not sure if this provides any help.
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