Sunday 20 January 2013

Private Arthur Henry White

Born on 24 January 1897 in London, England - son of George White, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Dundalk, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 147th Battalion, CEF, in Owen Sound, Ontario, on 15 February 1916 (number 838862) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 8 or 9 April 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)

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