Tuesday 3 July 2012

Private Alfred Ernest Stewart

Born on 1 May 1887 in Liverpool, England - son of Fred Stewart, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as baker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 2 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 117 pounds; dark complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410628) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - taken on the strength of the Canadian Army Service Corps, CEF, on 9 May 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)

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