Monday 7 November 2011

Private Earnest Rebeau

Born on 12 August 1898 in London, England - son of Alice Rebeau, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Thedford, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 149th Battalion, CEF, in Thedford, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 (number 845189) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 or 18 August 1918 - wounded on 2 October 1918 - invalided to England on 2 October 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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