Sergeant John Riy

Born on 25 December 1892 in Kamenee[?], Podelosky, Russia - son of John Riy, Paschcowesky, Russia - brother of Private Aron Riy, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Alexandria, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410603) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 3 November 1916 - invalided to England on 7 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 4 May 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 July 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 1918 - [then] - joined the 4th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment, in Montreal, Quebec, on 28 April 1919.

(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)