Private Robert Todd

Born on 8 January 1894 in Charlemange, Quebec – son of Mrs. Sarah Todd, Ottawa, Ontario – at the time of his conscription in 1918: present address same as mother; single; Presbyterian; trade as bookkeeper; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 6.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 April 1918 (number 3320963) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 or 11 October 1918 – struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

(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)