Private Harold Rawlings

Born on 19 June 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. Mary Rawlings, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as plumber; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair - at the time of his re-enlistment in 1916: previously served with the 43rd Regiment, Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles (six months).

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 28 July 1915 (number 144009) - discharged in December 1915 - joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 27 September 1916 (number 1042157) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 or 12 June 1917 - wounded on 27 or 28 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 September 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; Sailing List, 240th Battalion, CEF)