Born on 5 May 1897 in Menok, Russia - son of Abram Rosoph, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1917: present address in Toronto, Ontario; trade as labourer; single; no current military service; previously served with the Home Guard (six months); Jewish; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; weight of 144 pounds; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.
Joined the 240th Battalion, CEF, in Renfrew, Ontario, on 9 February 1917 (number 1043025) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 7 or 8 February 1918 - wounded on 10 or 12 August 1918 - invalided to England on 14 August 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)
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