Private Richard Rutter

Born on 1 May 1893 in Lewisham, Ontario - son of Lena Rutter, Coboconk, Ontario - brother of Private Norman Rutter, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 10 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; black hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 12 November 1915 (number 724569) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 May 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)