Friday 18 May 2007

Acting-Lance-Sergeant Gordon Blair

Born on 6 March 1892 in Roxborough Township, Ontario - son of William Blair, Moose Creek, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 11 inches, chest of 37.25 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410649) - transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 20 September 1916 - wounded on 6 November 1917.

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