Monday 19 March 2012

Private Frederick Selby

Born on 7 August 1879 in England - brother of Mrs. Daisy McTavish, Smiths Falls, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as waiter; single; no current military service; previously served in the Royal Navy (three years as a steward); Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; grey eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 12 February 1915 (number 411300) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915.

(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)

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