Born on 30 March 1891 in Carleton Place, Ontario - husband of Marjorie May Munson, Carleton Place, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Carleton Place, Ontario; trade as laborer; married; no current or previous military service; Baptist; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; weight of 163 pounds; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, in Carleton Place, Ontario, on 26 January 1916 (number 787662) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 30 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
Awarded the Military Medal - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For gallantry during the operations in vicinity of Bourlon, 27th Sept 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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))
Thanks! Just learned this soldier was my grandfather's uncle. Good to know he survived the Great War.
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