Private Charles Toole

Born on 23 January 1899 in Omemee, Ontario – son of Joseph Toole, Omemee, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Omemee, Ontario; trade as student; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 109th Battalion, CEF, in Lindsay, Ontario, on 13 May 1916 (number 724285) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 – wounded on 26 June 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 1 July 1917 – wounded on 23 August 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 September 1917 – wounded on 2 November 1917 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 21 December 1917 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Died on 9 April 1925.

(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)