Born on 9 August 1898 in Renfrew County, Ontario – son of Mrs. Christiena Walker, Rutherglen, Ontario – at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Rutherglen, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; currently a member of the 97th Regiment; no previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 15 April 1916 (number 649170) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 – wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 – invalided to England on 9 September 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)
Joined the 159th Battalion, CEF, in North Bay, Ontario, on 15 April 1916 (number 649170) – taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 – wounded on 2 or 4 September 1918 – invalided to England on 9 September 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)
Thank you very much for the information about my grandfather. Do you know if there are any pictures? Patricia Cole
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