Friday 1 March 2013

Private Morris Wiseberg

Born on 19 July 1896 in Montreal, Quebec - brother of Minnie Wiseberg, Montreal, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as tailor; single; no current or previous military service; Jewish; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; weight of 128 pounds; medium complexion; blue eyes; light hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 28 May 1915 (number 410666) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - wounded on 8 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 - wounded on 17 March 1918 - invalided to England on 28 March 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)

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