Sunday 20 May 2012

Acting-Sergeant Russell Alexander Smith

Born on 25 March 1888 in Turbotville, Pennsylvania - son of David Smith, Montgomery, Pennsylvania - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Flint, Michigan; trade as carpenter; single; no current military service; previously served with the American CAC[?] (three years); Methodist; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 39 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, in Windsor, Ontario, on 29 March 1916 (number 208256) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 17 May 1917.

(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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