Private Elton Megert

Born on 20 September 1897 in Smiths Falls, Ontario - son of Jacob and Mary E. Megert, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Smiths Falls, Ontario; trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 7.5 inches; chest of 40 inches fully expanded; weight of 170 pounds; fresh complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 25 February 1916 (number 787388) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Megert's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)