Saturday 12 January 2013

Sergeant Walter Henry West

Born on 13 March 1895 in Lansdowne, Ontario - son of Martha West, Emsworth, Hants, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.25 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 18 January 1915 (number 410615) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 26 or 27 April 1916 - wounded on 4 May 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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