Born on 28 April 1891 in Jamaica - husband of Ada Morris, St. David's, Bermuda - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as assistant store keeper; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36.5 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, at Prospect Barracks, Bermuda, on 31 August 1915 (number 410545) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 12th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 16 August 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 29 July 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 22 February 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."
(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))
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, at Prospect Barracks, Bermuda, on 31 August 1915 (number 410545) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - transferred to the 12th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, CEF, on 16 August 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 29 July 1918.
Recommended for an unnamed decoration, likely a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 22 February 1917: "For conspicuous work during the raid carried out by this Battn on the enemy trenches Feb 22/17."
(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))
I think it's possible these two are related:
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RF's enlistment # is one number higher than LL's. Both are "swarthy", brown eyes and brown hair, similar height, Roman Catholic. Maybe LL's an older brother or cousin?
LL is my great grandfather. - Stu
Raymond & Leonard were brothers and enlisted together.
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