Monday 12 February 2007

Lance-Corporal Arthur Wellington Barber

Born on 19 April 1894 in Toronto, Ontario - son of Flora Barber, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as clerk, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.25 inches, chest of 33 inches, medium complexion, hazel eyes, brown hairs, Baptist.

Joined the 126th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 27 December 1915 (number 775008) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 4 or 6 December 1916 - invalided sick to England on 28 September 1917 - later served with the CADC.

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