Friday 6 May 2011

Private Joseph Alfonso Nash

Born on 5 September 1887 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Annie Nash, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as wife; trade as salesman; married; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 32 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 March 1916 (number 775987) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 December 1917 - wounded on 10 August 1918 - invalided to England on 15 August 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)

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