Tuesday 25 October 2011

Private Henry David Goddard Quinnell

Born on 6 July 1889 in Middlesex, England - son of Mrs. Hanna Quinnell, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 11 January 1916 (number 725134) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 19 April 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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