Tuesday 15 November 2011

Private Fred Relton

Born on 8 November 1883 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England - husband of Alice Relton, Quebec, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as draftsman; married; currently a member of the 8th Regiment Royal Rifles; no previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 57th Battalion, CEF, in Quebec, Quebec, on 31 October 1915 (number 448357) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 6 or 7 December 1917 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 3 June 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 2 May 1919.

Recommended for a Military Medal, but no award made - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 29th 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))

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