Wednesday 28 March 2007

Private Henry George Barrie

Born on 11 October 1897 in Dalhousie, Ontario - son of Hames Barrie, Watson's Corner's, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 10 inches, weight of 135 pounds, chest of 35.5 inches, dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 130th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 22 February 1916 (number 787129) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 14 or 15 November 1916 - wounded on 27 March 1918 - invalided to England on 1 April 1918.

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