Friday 27 July 2012

Corporal Herbert Suffron

Born on 5 November 1877 in Newbliss, Ontario - husband of Louisa Suffron, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as carpenter; married; no current military service; previously served with the Governor General's Foot Guards (ten years); Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 11.5 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; clear complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 9 February 1915 (number 410411) - 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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