Thursday 26 April 2007

Private Cleophas Belair

Born on 19 September 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. M. Belair, Hull, Quebec - recruitment form notes present address in Hull, Quebec, single, Roman Catholic, trade as salesman, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 3.25 inches, chest of 33 inches, fresh complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, Eastern Ontario Regiment, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 February 1918 (number 3320613) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 9 or 10 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the battalion on 16 June 1919.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

He was my Grand father a great msn oh justice and integrity I am prevelege toi have know him