Private Charles Hadden Sly

Born on 20 January 1893 in Morton, South Crosby, Ontario - son of Giula Sly, Gananoque, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address in Gananoque, Ontario; trade as cheesemaker; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; light complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 156th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 24 December 1915 (number 639362) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 18 or 19 January 1918 - wounded on 16 March 1918 - invalided to England on 29 March 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)