Sunday 13 January 2013

Private Charles Henry Westover

Born on 12 March 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - husband of Harriett Ann Westover, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as wife; trade as weaver; married; no current military service; previously served with the 10th Royal Grenadiers (sergeant, nine years); Church of England; height of 5 feet 10.25 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 126th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 7 December 1915 (number 775216) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 4 or 6 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 12 April 1917 - invalided to England on 16 April 1917.

(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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